Friday, July 24, 2009

Tasting Notes: 2005 Barossa Shiraz

KARRA YERTA WINES 2005 BAROSSA SHIRAZ

PRODUCT: Karra Yerta Wines 2005 Barossa Shiraz
VINTAGE: 2005
APPELLATION: Barossa
VARIETY: Shiraz
HARVESTED: March 28, 2005
BOTTLED: October 9, 2007
ALCOHOL: 14.6%
TA: 7.58g/ltr
PH: 3.53
PRODUCTION: 64 cases
CELLARING: drink now to 2017
RRP AU$25 *THIS WINE IS NOW SOLD OUT ASIDE FROM A SMALL AMOUNT OF MUSEUM STOCK*

COMMENTS:
This vibrant, deep cherry red coloured shiraz was made by James Linke and finished by Pete Schell (Spinifex) from grapes in the premium area of the Barossa floor (Moppa/Kalimna). A perfumed nose of dark berries and chocolate. Nice rounded tannins and good length on the palate. This is a fine example of a Barossa Shiraz and although drinking quite nicely now, will certainly benefit from cellaring. Screwcap.

REVIEWS/RATINGS:
94/100 points Gary Walsh - "Winorama" (March 2008)
Silver Medal at the 2008 San Francisco International Wine Show

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