Tasting Note
Sydney Time
Copyright © Ric Einstein 2009
Blackets 2007 Shiraz Jan 09
Copyright © Ric Einstein 2009
Sealed under screwcap, the wine is $23.33 a bottle
(by the dozen)
from the winery. Light cedar notes
overlay the sweet and spicy fruit notes, the nose also shows noticeable lifted
alcohol. Bone dry; the Yanks would hate this wine as there is no sweetness or
jammy characters. The flavour profile is black but controlled and whilst it is
dominated by blackberry, it’s good, savoury blackberry and is complimented by
black chocolate that finishes with very good persistence. The intense fruit is
supported by fresh acid and unobtrusive, fine, dusty tannins. There is some
sappiness on the mid palate, and a touch green on the finish that seems to be
typical of a number of wines from this vintage. Rated as Recommended with ***
for value, its $28 a bottle or $280 a dozen direct from the winery.
