David Hook Old Vines Pothana Shiraz 2011

Hunter Valley wines kicked on well during 2011, although much of the country experienced the complete opposite.

This David Hook premium label is only released in exceptional years.

Hand picked from the Belford sub region, it was aged for twelve months in French oak.

Earthy, loads of peppery spice, there is also a good whack of charred oak. Black fruit flavours swim freely, the finish is soft with a little mouth warmth.

I recommended a trip to the David Hook cellar door to friends recently. They walked away raving. Try this and you will be too.

Who: David Hook www.davidhookwines.com.au/
What: Shiraz (13.5% alc)
Where: Hunter Valley
When: 2011
How: $40

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