2018 Capel Vale Whispering Hills Shiraz, Mount Barker Geographe
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1113SHZ18
Vivacious and youthful colour, bright purple from centre to rim. Savoury and spicy aromatics of rhubarb, pepper, dried herbs and toasty oak. There’s Freshness and vitality when sipped – purple berries afford it sweetness and charm, Only just a little more than medium -weight. Cool climate, Rhone pepper and sapidity, Terrific winemaking.
Gold Medal Gourmet Traveller International Wine Competition 2019
Gold Medal International Wine Challenge London 2020
Blue Gold, Top 100 Sydney International Wine Competition 2019
The Mount Barker tradition with Shiraz may not be as well known as others in Australia, but this complex, enticingly scented midweight red stakes a convincing claim to the fine-wine high ground.
It's dark but not saturatedly deep in colour; precise and enchanting floral scents and sweet spices rather than sumo-like fruit dominate the aromatic profile.
The palate brings those floral and spice notes together once again, and it's just a spoonful or two of tar and earth rather than tannin which bring complexity to the pomegranate and damson fruits. Soft, naturally articulated acidity completes the happy picture.
97 points Best Wine in Show Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019
An outstanding wine from this super vineyard in Mount Barker. In fact, I have to say this is the finest I have seen under this label. Heady floral notes on the nose, with spices, mocha and chocolatynotes. There’s even a hint of orange peel and thyme. The palate is generous with gravelly supporting tannins. It’s a complete wine with tremendous potential.
97 points & Best of the West Shiraz Ray Jordan
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Mount Barker |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 97 |
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