2002 Sou'West Vineyards The Alabama Shiraz

Winemaker Andrew Birks grew up with the legendary Birks at Wendouree in the Clare Valley of South Australia. For the past 20 years Andrew has been teaching at Charles Sturt University and claims to have taught half of Australia’s winemakers during that period. Opaque black crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Aroma of liquorice, vanilla, spice, mocha and blackberry. The tannins are quite firm and chalky and will need time to integrate with the vanilla, plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours. Aftertaste of plum, liquorice and dark chocolate followed by hints of coffee, leather and earth.
Cellar 3-4 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 14.0%
Rating: 90/100
Value: XXX/5