Scarborough Shiraz 2011 (Hunter Valley, NSW)
13%, Screwcap, $27
Ah black earth Hunter Shiraz.
It’s such an esoteric style this, so far from the plums and chocolate ‘Aussie’ Shiraz form that we could almost be talking about a different variety.
Yet for anyone who appreciates fruit richness without sweetness this is smart wine.
A real slow-burner, I opened it and hours later it was still unfurling. Despite the savoury talk this Scarborough Shiraz seems a more substantial, more modern wine this vintage, the fruit glossier if still carrying the black earth edge and firm grip.
Lots to like.
Source: Sample
Tasted: July 2014
Drink: 2015-2025+
Score: 17.7/20, 92/100
Would I buy it? For the cellar. This would look great in a decade.
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