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Mystery Barossa Shiraz 2017

Multiple medal winning Barossa Shiraz
5 Star Halliday rated winery
A classic, old-school Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Colour: Barossa blood red with a purple hue.
Nose: Super blackberries and pure unadulterated 90% Cocoa chocolate. Black plums, macerated raspberry with hints of cracked pepper and brambly spice.
Palate: Generous dark fruits, like mulberries and boysenberries. A full and frank Shiraz start.
Middle Palate: Classic Barossa. Generous, flavoursome with sweet blackberry pie and dark, dry cocoa mouth feel.
After Palate: Begins with sweet berry fruit then tightens up with fine fruit and oak tannin. Sweet Christmas spice cuts through the hints of jamminess.
Finish: Youthful austerity as you would expect from such a classic, old-school Shiraz. There is plenty of finesse to the tannin and dark chocolate nuances in the lengthy finish.
Oak: French and American oak barrels (new and seasoned).
Food Match: A great match for lamb, perhaps roasted and stuffed or studded with herbs, garlic and pancetta.
Drink Until: 2030
Medal Tally: 7 Gold 1 Silver Medals
Other Awards: Platinum Award - Sommelier Challenge 2018
Gold Medal - Critics Challenge 2018
Gold Medal - World Wine Championships 2018
Gold Medal - Korea Wine Challenge 2018
Gold Medal - AWC Vienna 2018
Gold Medal - Women's Wine and Spirits Awards 2018
Gold Medal - CWSA Best Value 2019
Silver Medal - Winemakers Challenge 2019