Gone was the hard and rough edge with a welcome mat thrown out to a delicious drop, all courtesy of some air to resuscitate it.
A blend of Shiraz (44%), Mourvedre (35%) and Grenache (19%), the wine spent sixteen months in new and old French oak. (The percentages came from the website. 2% is unaccounted for).
Earthy, red soil like, black pepper and red berry fruit aromas lead to a filling palate. Dried herbs and peppery spice flavours dance about. I even picked up some burnt caramel elements.
A drying finish, it was hard to stop sipping away at this on day two. Much more smoother. Much more approachable.
Drink to 2020 with a good piece of steak.
Who: Mitchelton Wines
What: Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache (14% alc)
Where: Nagambie Lakes
When: 2010
How: $28
http://www.mitchelton.com.au/
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