The Whicher Ridge Shiraz was tasted over 4 days, and even at the end was
dominated by its tannins. On the nose, there are blueberries, mocha, eucalyptus oil, new cedar oak and
a shiny, varnished leather, on the palate dark chocolate, blackberry, and black
plum. The finish is savoury, with hints of black pepper and more
dark chocolate. The wine is more intense at the back, the tannins are prominent,
mouth filling and drying, though not unripe. After 4 days the wine was still
standing, the fruit holding up, and the oak less obvious. Leathery notes had
dropped-off, but the tannin was still front and centre. Not sure how it will
age, though I would put it in the cellar for a few years before revisiting
unless you are a fan of tannin.
Rating: 88pts
ABV: 14.0%RRP: $28
Website: http://whicherridge.com.au
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