Lazy Lizard Shiraz Vin de Pays (Languedoc) x 1 Attractive peppery character on the nose, typical of Shiraz. The taste has rich fruit character with spicy overtones and soft supple tannins. Crozes Hermitage Cave Tain Hermitage (Rhone) x 1 Rich, spicy Syrah from the Northern Rhone with good concentration and length of flavour. Nice balance of spicy Syrah fruit and firm but attractive tannins. Super quality. Brick Road Shiraz (Stellenbosch, S Africa) x 1 Very stylish Shiraz from the excellent Middelvlei Estate in Stellenbosch. Rich aromas of plum and cherries on the nose. The taste is complex and long with good concentrated fruit character. Peter Lehmann Weighbridge Shiraz (Aust) x 1 Lovely robust Shiraz with rich spicy fruit character typical of the variety. Good balance of plummy fruit and subtle oak flavours. Tyrrells Old Winery Shiraz (Australia) x 1 Deep dense purple in appearance with brick red hues, the nose is spicy with plummy fruit character combined with chocolate and earthy notes. The palate has richness and sweetness of fruit with a distinctly traditional flavour, complimented by subtle oak maturation. Concha y Toro Shiraz (Chile ) x 1 Soft supple style of Shiraz. Full bodied with rich spicy fruit character and soft easy tannins. The wine has ripe plum fruit flavours enhanced by a few months ageing in 2/3 year old oak which is not very prominent but adds complexity to the overall flavour. |