McLaren Vale III Associates

Abyssal Shiraz 2019

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  Vintage 2018
  93 points

Open-fermented with 20% whole bunches then pressed to French hogsheads and puncheons (60% new). Deep purple-crimson - striking colour - abyssOpen-fermented with 20% whole bunches then pressed to French hogsheads and puncheons (60% new). Deep purple-crimson - striking colour - abyss? This is a very good wine, although the official explanation of the name is decidedly curious: ‘the Abyssal name reflects the curiosity and depth that comes with this complex and intriguing wine' and fails to support the wine in any way. This is a very good wine, although the official explanation of the name is decidedly curious: ‘the Abyssal name reflects the curiosity and depth that comes with this complex and intriguing wine' and fails to support the wine in any way.

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  Vintage 2019
  97 points

This is gloriously seductive and immensely engaging; the perfumed bouquet shows black and purple fruit richness with fragrant spice, dark cocoa, thyme, and roasted nut nuances, leading to a powerfully expressed palate that exhibits exceptional depth and persistency. It's multi-layered with gorgeous fruit flavours and awesome complexity, wonderfully wrapped in loads of silky tannins. At its best: 2024 to 2039.