Another night, another aged McLaren Vale Shiraz. I recall this 2010 Warboys being quite tannic on release, but this was broad and supple, with lots of vanilla framing blueberry and boysenberry fruit. Plenty of runway left…

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For today’ lunch at home I chose “19 Crimes” Australian #Chardonnay from 2021. I was surprised discovering that label offers #AugmentedReality experience, presenting the story of a person shown on that label.
I wish more wineries could offer such features on their bottles.
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Tonight’s Aussie cellar dweller: the 2012 Chertsey from @penleyestate is oaky, with mocha and cedar over herbal, leafy notes and hints of cherry tomato, cassis, and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and velvety, it seems to have plenty of life ahead of it. Liked it, didn’t love it. The blend is 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 14% Cabernet Franc.

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Did a bit of reorganizing in the cellar this weekend and came across this Cape Barren McLaren Vale Shiraz, a great pairing with strip steak. Meaty and savory, but also black cherries and spice, supple and expansive 10 years after the vintage. #wine #aussiewine #shiraz