2007 Longview Vineyard Yakka Shiraz

Yakka Shiraz is sourced entirely from Longview’s vineyard at Macclesfield, Adelaide Hills. The fruit is handpicked then fermented on skins for 7 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in old and new French oak barriques.

Opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue. Top note of vanilla and violets followed by blackberry and confectionary. Mouthfilling palate with nuances of liquorice, spice, vanilla, white pepper and plum with toasted oak back palate. The sensation is of an elegant wine loaded with flavour whilst still remaining full bodied. Velvet tannin structure. aftertaste of liquorice, plum, vanilla and confectionary.
Cellar 3-4 years (2012-2013)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

Other Reviews...
Incredibly vibrant colour; truly cool-grown black fruits and spice, notably cinnamon and clove; the palate is generous and layered with terrific acidity framing the luscious fruit on offer and silky fine tannins sustain a very long finish. Screwcap. 14.5% alc.  Drink 2016   Date Tasted Jan 09  
95 points
James Halliday - 2010 Australian Wine Companion