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Winemaker's Selection

2010 Hunter Valley Shiraz

The Audrey Wilkinson Winemaker's Selection Shiraz from the Hunter Valley is a remarkable red wine that beautifully showcases the region's unique terroir. On the palate, this full-bodied wine offers a delightful balance of rich fruit intensity, featuring luscious dark cherry and ripe blackberry notes that dance harmoniously with hints of spice and a touch of earthy complexity. Its acidity is vibrant and refreshing, complementing the wine's overall structure and enhancing the tasting experience. With noticeable, yet well-integrated tannins, it provides a smooth mouthfeel, making it approachable yet sophisticated. This vintage is dry, allowing the wine's natural flavors to shine without being overshadowed. A true representation of Hunter Valley's winemaking excellence, this Shiraz is sure to please anyone seeking a refined and enjoyable wine experience.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce, Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Hunter Valley

First planted in the early 19th century, the Hunter Valley initially carved out its reputation with top-quality Chardonnay. But it was the white Bordeaux variety Sémillon that put the area on the international wine map. About 100 miles north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley is characterized by its uniquely low-lying, relatively cool, humid climate. This brings out extraordinary levels of ripeness in the Sémillon grape while keeping alcohol levels moderate. The Hunter is also famed for its world-class Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Verdejo.

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