Shiraz
“For fans of big, bruising reds from McLaren Vale, look no further than this densely packed Shiraz that is guaranteed to put a big smile on your face. Deeply coloured, it immediately explodes with lashings of dark fruits; licorice and blackberry essence with a couple of shakes of Szechuan pepper all well matched with high quality oak. Ripe and chunky on the palate, the fruit is plush with an attractive rustic, earthy edge before delivering a long and powerful finish. Super value for big red fans.”
94 Points, Angus Hughson, Winepilot.com. February 2022
“Happy days. A great McLaren Vale Shiraz. I haven’t seen these Rusty Mutt wines for a few years. One thing that hasn’t changed is the consistency across the range. The Tempranillo and GSM are right in the slot and this Shiraz is no different. There is much to enjoy here. The licks of caramel, the dense fruit, flashes of licorice and a subtle nudge of herbs. There is a comfort factor that it provides as well. Sips by the camp fire, glasses shared with a steak, the melted chocolate feels through the mouth ensure this slides through with ease. Laced with soft spices, the finish just rolls on and on. Nicely done.”
92 Points, Steve Leszczynski, QWine reviews, February 2022
Style features
Open fermented, hand plunged and basket pressed. Matured in 4+YO French and American Hogsheads.
Vintage Rating
8/10. A healthy yet very low yielding season produced dark concentrated wines.
Food Matching
Drink with a medium grass red Angus steak, marinated Kangaroo fillet, Angus beef burger, clow cooked beef stew, or braised beef cheeks.
When to drink
Drink now to 2030.
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