Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Shiraz 2009

A new range of wines from Murray Street Vineyards with the focus here being on single vineyard and single variety.

Typical Barossa oozes from the glass with lovely dark fruit consistent to the hue.

All facets of this wine improved and developed as time went on. An earthy and leathery nose first up moving to a deep berry and funk - this has balance and groove all the way.

Impressive fruit weight on the palate of dark plums, boysenberry and chocolate goodness wrapped up in a tidy present by some never ending delicious spice. This spice sits beautifully on the palate well beyond a minute. Lovely oak integration a result of 18 months in new and old French and American oak and I detect a tiny lick of sweetness from it. Soft and supple tannins - lip smacking goodness right here!

For $25, this is a very well placed wine which will reward patience, but will equally reward the impatient.

Who: Murray Street Vineyards http://www.murraystreet.com.au/
What: Shiraz (14.5% abv)
Where: Barossa Valley
When: 2009
How: $25

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