The recent release of the new Second Take label from Yelland & Papps has certainly left me gobsmacked. And even as I keep thinking that the wines cannot surely maintain their high standards set by the previous bottle opened, here comes another.
Only 1506 bottles of this Shiraz were produced. Trendy packaging wraps up a wine made from 15% whole bunches which were left on skins for sixteen days. The wine was then left in 45% French oak of which 18% was new. The remaining 55% sat in American oak with only 4% new.
Oozing typical Barossa traits, there is plenty of juiciness and generosity being thrown around for you to enjoy. Smells of roast meats and the pan juices remaining throw out an exciting invitation. Packed with plummy and roasted beets flavours, some juicy ripe tannins which keep giving round off a very neat package.
My only question was the $40 price tag, but you know, when I look to see the bottle basically empty in quick time, perhaps the price tag isn't an issue.
Ready to drink now but will easily hold its form and continue to develop for at least ten years.
A ridiculously easy drinking wine. Stand and charge your glasses to another fantastic wine from this small Barossa producer!
Who: Yelland & Papps
What: Shiraz (13.5% alc)
Where: Barossa
When: 2012
How: $40
http://www.yellandandpapps.com/
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