2019 Toolangi Estate Paul's Lane Shiraz, Yarra Valley
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In a way, this sits half way between the D Block and the first-tier shiraz in terms of shape. It's complete. Dark plums and juniper with baking spices, pepper and pine needles. There's more volume here, but it's certainly not a big wine, just shy of full bodied. Tannins are ripe yet quite fine, the finish long and there's a lot of appeal. No need to wait.
95 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au
Screwcap. After living in the shadow of the Pinot, Toolangi's Shiraz is pleasingly starting to flex its muscles. Championing low-cropped fruit from Toolangi's A1 and D1 Blocks, this label sees a little more new oak (15%) than the entry Shiraz, though otherwise the winemaking stays the same. Natural ferment, plunging as required, nine months in oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
It's both seductive and savoury: fleshy, with a kiss of something like dark chocolate, then loaded with ripe plum, fresh blood (!), violets and gamey aromas and flavours. This medium-weighted expression of Syrah sings loudly of its Yarra origins--by which we mean it really reminds us of Yarra Shiraz of old (and that's a compliment!). Now the grapes are being cultivated and harvested with freshness in mind, and the winemaking has also been re-focused along the same lines. In short, with emphasis on elegance, balance and sustained purity, Toolangi's Shiraz wines have never tasted better.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Sustainable Winegrowing |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Yarra Valley |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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