Winetastic

Having recently attended a very dissapointing wine tasting at our local Dan Murphy’s (where nothing was over $8) the staff took pity and presented us with the Jeanneret’s shiraz 2003 to try. Our initial tasting was impressive, so we purchased a bottle to review.

A rich ruby red in colour this elegant shiraz displays a very sweet nose initially, comprising of vanilla, rasberry (red frogs?) and strawberries. After a little time there is a hint of dark chocolate or coffee mocha detectable as well. The wine is full in flavour with juicy forest berries dominating the palate supported by an earthy, drying finish, subtle oak and a fine tannic structure.

Although this wine has been fermented in French and American oak for 16 to 18 months it’s very well balanced and the oak doesn’t dominate the palate. I’m not a huge fan of very oaky reds, so I really enjoyed this wine.

Score: 8/10
Price: $20
Closure: Screwcap
Would I buy this wine again? Yes, this is a very balanced and approachable Shiraz which is drinking well now.