Ranked #5 of 85 2016 Shiraz Mourvèdre from Clare Valley
95/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Deep, bright, youthful red/purple colour. The aromas are likewise fresh, bright and young, if a touch subdued, but the fruit is leading. There's a subtle hint of mint as well as some background notes of mocha and herbs. Rich, almost jammy, berry flavours, the tannins fine, powdery and pleasantly persistent on the tongue. The finish is very long and harmonious.
Tasted: 23/09/2018
Drink: 2018 to 2041
96 Points James Halliday
A 60/40% blend from the 1893 Central, 1919 Eastern and 1920 Eastern (bushvine) Vineyards. At once rounder and more earthy, the change of expression turning on fruit, not tannins. The unexpected result is a more overt display of power, although all things are relative. Stripped bare, it is still of its terroir, one that it shares with the other Wendouree wines. Drink to 2036.
James Halliday. July, 2021