Shiraz flight - Jim Barry "The McRae Wood" Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley, South Australia, Shiraz 2004 & Hage Family Vineyards Troll Creek Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002
Mini flight of two South Australian Shiraz' - both are dark purple colored, full bodied, rich and concentrated - the Troll Creek was forward extracted dark berry and ripe plum fruits with a layer of mineral, hints of smoke and tar on a full long tannin finish.
The McRae Wood exhibited similar black cherry and black berry fruits but exhibited a layer of graphite and bacon that detracted from the fruit. Both had moderate, nicely integrated tannins on a lingering finish.
Tasted at home with L over beef tenderloin dinner.
Troll Creek - RM 88 points. RP 93 points.
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=461107
McRae Wood - RM 87 points.
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=390097
Mini flight of two South Australian Shiraz' - both are dark purple colored, full bodied, rich and concentrated - the Troll Creek was forward extracted dark berry and ripe plum fruits with a layer of mineral, hints of smoke and tar on a full long tannin finish.The McRae Wood exhibited similar black cherry and black berry fruits but exhibited a layer of graphite and bacon that detracted from the fruit. Both had moderate, nicely integrated tannins on a lingering finish.
Tasted at home with L over beef tenderloin dinner.
Troll Creek - RM 88 points. RP 93 points.
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=461107
McRae Wood - RM 87 points.
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=390097
