2015 Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz, Great Southern
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Selected from vineyard blocks in Frankland River and Mount Barker, open-fermented in small vats, matured for 15 months in new and used French oak. A serious, powerful full-bodied wine that suffers fools badly, and might be confused with cabernet in a blind tasting thanks to savoury tannins that provide a platform for the blackberry, black cherry and plum fruits, all with a dusting of spice and pepper; French oak also contributes.
Flint Rock is the in-house name for the subregions of the Great Southern. Bright colour is the right introduction to a sleekly groomed (I was about to write warm and cuddly, but thought better of it) shiraz with a perfect array of dark cherry, spice and pepper aromas and flavours supported by soft tannins and a feather duster of oak.
92 points James Halliday Wine Companion
Savoury and spicy with good intensity. Hints of beef stock and cracked pepper add complexity to the dark plummy fruit. The palate is weighty, meaty and plush with firm, framing tannin. Decanting is recommended to release the fruit and spice, and bring the elements into balance. A distinctive style with good richness and complexity 19 SEP 2017 Drink 2017–2020
92 points Toni Patterson The Real Review
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Sustainable Winegrowing |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Frankland River, Mount Barker |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 92 |
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