Oakridge Local Vineyard Series Whitsend & Oakridge Vineyards Yarra Valley Shiraz
Inclusion of stalks in ther ferment of Yarra shiraz is a delicate art, finding a balance of exotic spice and texture, without diminishing the expression of fruit and sense of place. Dave Bicknell has gauged it just right here, with the anise, sarsaparilla and cola of whole bunches coalescing seamlessly with the supple, generous fruit characters of plums, blackberries and black cherries. An elegant shiraz at a lively 13.7%, drawn out long and fine with supple tannins and graceful texture. $32 direct.
By Tyson Stelzer
25 Oct 2012
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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