Kangarilla Road The Devils Whiskers Shiraz 750mL
Country: Australia Year: 2013 Varietal(s): Shiraz ABV: 14.5% Terroir: McLaren Vale MyBottleShop Notes: The outstanding colour saturation of this shiraz is a hint at things to come. Indeed, the vibrant shiraz offers a palate rich in liquorice allsorts and ripe black fruit. Another wonderful vintage from Kangarilla Road! Vineyards and Winemaking: Traditional handcrafted methods of production. Chief winemaker Phil Christiansen has created the Kangarilla Road The Devils Whiskers Shiraz 2013 in small batches. Open fermentation heading down cap management, with four cap treatments each day. Gently pressed and matured for 18 months in fine French and American oak. Tasting Notes: Chewy and textural, this inky black shiraz enjoys a robust palate of liquorice allsorts, black plums and ripe blackberries. Hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and spice are noticeable, and the succulent fruits promote firm, chewy tannins with good grip. Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for between 6-8 years.
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Kangarilla Road The Devils Whiskers Shiraz 2013 750mL 14.5% ABV
You may not be familiar with the term ‘devils whiskers’, but anyone partial to a drop of red wine will be more than familiar with the two little marks that stain your top lip after a glass or two. Embracing this phenomena is the Kangarilla Road The Devils Whiskers Shiraz 2013. Kangarilla Road focus on small-batch, artisan wines using traditional techniques to create truly stunning vintages.Tasting Notes
Colour & Appearance: Inky black core complimented by dark crimson red/black hues. Nose: Liquorice allsorts are prominent, as are dark plums, ripe blackberries and dark chocolate undertones. Hints of vanillin oak and spice. Palate: A robust and rich palate with solid structure. It fills the mouth with liquorice before introducing blackberry and plum flavours. Hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and spice are noticeable, and the succulent fruits promote firm, chewy tannins with good grip. Finish: Lengthy finish with liquorice evident and ripe fruit carrying through until the end.Price / Unit | Bottle |
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Bottle/Glass Size | 750mL |
ABV% | 14.9 |
Brand | Kangarilla Road |
Varietal | Shiraz |
Condition | New |