2018 Paradise IV Dardel Shiraz
$ 140.00 AUD
Th quintessential cult Australian Syrah, made by legendary winemaker Doug Neal, is the last of its kind. A 99 points treasure for those that know!
Region - Geelong
Type - Red
Year - 2018
Winery - Paradise IV
Grape - Shiraz/Syrah
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
A deep, powerful colour to the very rim of the meniscus. Dark plum fruits, earthy notes, blood orange zest; high toned fruits spiced by szechuan pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, smoked meats, cold tea with a sous-bois overlay. The palate is a mirror reflection of the bouquet with cleansing acidity and supple, fine resolved tannins giving rise to a richly fruited wine with a precise and savoury finish. This wine will go the long haul and age for 30 plus years. A tour de force.
Wine descriptors
Captivating and Complex, Earthy and Savoury, Elegant and Fine, For the Cellar, Juicy and Fruity, Smooth and Seductive, Something Special
Fruit aromas & flavour
Cherries, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Berries
Other aromas & flavour
Earth, Florals, Meaty, Minerality, Pepper, Spices
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Vegetables
Shellfish
Oysters
Cured Meats
Desserts
Fish
Spicy Foods
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Poultry
Expert review
It’s not often I find myself reviewing a shiraz that really thinks it’s a high-end pinot noir. That’s what I’m doing here, although – like many a pinot of great breeding – this wine will build depth and structure quite dramatically over the next 5-8 years. Its musky, faintly mocha-like bouquet of smoked duck, dark cherries, raspberries and redcurrants is laced with earthy notes of Pu Er tea and exotic spice. Long and supple, with a plush core of mouthfilling black and red fruit, it extends long, supple and seamless down a tight-grained, drying and dusty spine that is certain to become firmer. It finishes with remarkable drive and savoury complexity. This is something very unique and special.” – 99 Points
Shiraz or Syrah
Shiraz, or Syrah, is one of the most loved, rich and powerful red wine varieties made famous for its mineral and structured expressions from the Rhône in France and the rich and decadent fruity expressions from the Barossa Valley in Australia. Full bodied, rich in antioxidants and generously fruity, Shiraz sits proudly on the table for those that like their wine big and bold. Think violets, blackberries, plum, chocolate, pepper, black olive, liquorice, rosemary, tobacco and spice...i'm thirsty already!
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