2008 Shiraz

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The 2008 MOOMBAKI Shiraz is sourced from two distinguished Great Southern vineyards: 65% Frankland River and 35% Denmark estate-grown. The fruit from this outstanding vintage was dry-grown and low yielding, producing exceptional parcels of concentrated fruit. Matured for 22 months in premium French oak and bottled using minimal filtration.

A lovely rich palate and fine tannins will allow this wine to continue to improve over the next 10 years.

Appearance

A dense, inky red with purple hues.

Nose

Rich aromas of plum jam, mocha and aniseed are complemented by cooler, more raspberry and peppery characters supported by spicy, toasted French oak.

Palate

Initial flavours of black cherry and mulberry are balanced by a rich mid palate of licorice and dark chocolate finishing with long fine tannins and the toasty spice and vanilla of premium French oak barriques.

Cellaring

This wine has the balance and structure to improve with careful cellaring over the next eight years.

Alcohol

14.0%

Ordering

$270 per case (12 bottles). Free delivery in Australia.

2007 Vintage Awards

Silver National Cool Climate Wine Show 2009, Bathurst NSW
BronzeQantas Wine Show of Western Australia 2009, Mt Barker

2007 Vintage Reviews

James Halliday 2010 Wine Companion

Deep fruited with cranberry, blackberry, and some dried herb notes; the palate has a savoury, tar-like quality that complements the dark fruit well; chewy tannins and full on the finish. Rating 92/100.

Previous Vintage Awards

94/100 James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion

Gold Cowra Wine Show 2007 Class 78 

Top Gold in Class

Gold Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia 2007 Class 26

Silver National Cool Climate Wine Show 2007 Class 4020

3 Stars  Winestate Magazine Sept/Oct 2007 Shiraz and Shiraz blends

Bronze Perth Royal Wine Show 2007 Class 21

Bronze Australian Small Winemakers Show Class 54

Previous Vintage Reviews

James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion

5 STAR RATING

Shiraz 2005 Medium- to full-bodied; abundant black cherry, licorice and spice on both bouquet and palate; the latter has complex texture, with ripe, slightly chewy, but not bitter, tannins. Screwcap 14.5% alcohol. Rating 94/100. Drink 2025.

$270 per case (12 bottles). Free delivery in Australia.