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2006 Eskadale Velvet Sledgehammer The Winner's Tank Limited Release Shiraz
Langhorne Creek, South Australia,
AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen
Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2011-2012)
ABV: 15.8%
Closure: Cork
The Eskadale Vineyard is a new venture between Reid Bosward of Kaesler and David & Cathy Knight.
The Winner's tank relates to an old water tank the sits in the corner of the
vineyard. The tank is painted in the team colours of the local Aussie Rules
team that wins the local footy premiership.
Totally opaque, black purple
colour with black purple hue and excellent cling to the wall. Lifted nose of
spice, liquorice and blackberry. Mouthfilling palate with flavours of liquorice, spice, black pepper and blackberry.
A big ‘joosy’ flavour profile. Velvet tannin structure. Very long black pepper and liquorice aftertaste.
Cellar 3-4 years (2011-2012)
Alc/Vol: 15.8%
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