Dalwhinnie "Mesa" Shiraz 2019 (HH 94)

HUON HOOKE, THE REAL REVIEW 2022, 94 points.

Very deep, bright red/purple colour. Spicy, peppery, fresh earth and red fruit aromas of some complexity, especially considering its youth. The wine is medium to full-bodied and soft-textured, with no shortage of tannin, but the texture is supple and drying, the fine-grained powery tannins augmenting the savoury flavours. There is abundant fruit within but the overall style is savoury, food friendly and very stylish. Very long aftertaste. Great value. HH.


COLOUR

Deep dark purple.

AROMA

Intense aromas of fresh black and red berries with delicate touches of cinnamon and nutmeg spice.

PALATE

Mesa Shiraz is an elegant yet rewarding cool-climate wine. It exhibits a beautifully ripe core of dark fruits, lifted by complex notes of cinnamon and star anise. Powder fine tannins and subtle French oak complete this regional classic.

CELLARING

Cellar for 10+ years.

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