Barossa Valley, South Australia. Johann Georg Shiraz is deep magenta in colour. On the nose there
are lifted aromatics of spice, cedar, inviting red fruits, pepper,
cinnamon, clove, roast meats, rose perfume, dried herbs, blueberry and
nutmeg. The palate is full-flavoured and well balanced with red fruits
and spice complimented by subtle background oak. The wine is elegant in
weight but still powerful with flavour drive and purity. Savoury
flavours of cured meats, a hallmark of Barossa old vine Shiraz, add
further complexity and interest. Tannins are fine and lightly grippy
adding seamless structure. A lengthy finish completes this distinguished
wine. Johann is a superb old vine Barossa Shiraz that whilst drinks
well upon release will ultimately benefit from a decade or more in the
cellar...
WINERY RATING |
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013 |