Variety: Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes:
Deep, dark red with an almost black centre, yet still visible bright, youthful hues on the edges. Close your eyes, let the imagination run and think of… Satsuma Plums, blueberries, blackberries, beetroot and a hint of rhubarb aromas. Savoury toasted spice characters of anise, cloves and cardamom, seamlessly mingle with mouth-watering hints of fennel, caraway and mint on the nose, with just a speckle of pepper.
These characters follow through onto the palate, with a fine structured vanillin oak base providing a holding pattern for the flavours to be held up generously. Elegant yet firm tannins from Cabernet Sauvignon provide a sophisticated backbone, whilst fleshy Shiraz
enriches the body and blossoms in the mouth, providing warm enriching and powerful flavours. The two grape varieties complement each other perfectly and showcase elegance and savoury length, which seems to last an eternity.
Review:
92 points, IWC - International Wine Challenge
Intense blackberry and blackcurrant ripeness. Big and bold but bright and clean expressive wine. Everything you'd expect from McLaren Shiraz Cabernet