01 April 2011

Rosabrook 2008 Shiraz Viognier


General: Another from the "Ultimate Shiraz Collection" I bought last month


Variety: Shiraz


Region/G.I.: South West Australia, Margaret River


Alcohol: 14.0%


Bouquet: Very similar to the last couple of Shiraz' that I've had from the same group. This one was slightly more savoury than plummy in the nose and as expected there was the hint of vanilla tucked away in the end


Flavour: Initially, the fruit tastes a little overripe. Good length. Good tannins line the mouth. A hint of mint in the after taste differentiates it from other recent tastings


Points: 83


Notes: At the special mixed case price of $ 11.25 (202 Kc) this again is another gem. Checking online I can see its retail price is more than double this special price which confuses me. Regardless, it's very enjoyable.

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