Pirathon 2006 Shiraz April 08

Tasting Note

Sydney Time

Pirathon 2006 Shiraz April 08 sells for between $22 and $24 and is sealed under cork. The wine is made by Troy Kalleske. The bouquet is fruit driven and shows very sweet plummy characters; it's clean and modern. Unobtrusive chalky tannins combine with equally unobtrusive youthful acid to back a medium-weight, fruit driven wine. The consistency is soft, the structure is open and the complexity is both agreeable and harmonious. It's a very easy-drinking, food friendly wine. The plum, cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate, coffee, and a hint of bitter herbs on the tail produce an attractive flavour profile. This wine will be hugely popular as it's just so bloody easy to scoff down. Rated as Recommended with **** for value, drink over the next five years. It's not a brilliant wine, but it has been brilliantly crafted.