Matured in French oak for 20 months, open vat fermentation was used.
Red earth, cedar, chocolate and leathery aromas set an inviting scene.
Oak is noticeable on the palate as is some chocolate, cardamom and nutmeg. There is lots of front palate action and it is there that flavours linger. Nothing flushing through to the back which I found disappointing.
Grainy and drying tannins to finish off but a wine lacking some balance in my opinion.
I preferred the XYZ Shiraz which will also save you five bucks.
Who: Meerea Park
What: Shiraz (13.5% alc)
Where: Hunter Valley
When: 2011
How: $30
www.meereapark.com.au
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