08 November 2014

Centennial Vineyards 2008 Shiraz Vineyards


Varieties: Shiraz, Viognier (split not shown)
Region/G.I.: Likely to be Central Ranges, Orange although the winery is located in the region of South Coast, Southern Highlands
Vintage: 2008
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14.6%
Colour: Purple with a browny/purple hue
Bouquet: Smokey meat fat; prunes
Flavour: Long, even, not overly complex but very nicely done with flavours of plum pie including some savour baked flavours in the mix (some charring of pastry, cinnamon)
Points: 86 (3+7+11+7+8+50)
Notes: This was the clear winner of our 3 bottle tasting. It was a lovely, brooding wine

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