Winter Creek 2004 Shiraz SASept07

Tasting Note

Sydney Time

Winter Creek 2004 Shiraz SASept07 sells for $30 via mail order and is sealed under screwcap. It has a huge bouquet that is jumping out of the glass with floral characters, hints of lavender and earthy nuances. The fruit is fantastic, ripe, bright and fresh; the unobtrusive silky, tight, smooth tannins provide a solid backbone, and the crisp acid is well-judged. The blackberry, mocha and chocolate flavours finish clean, long, fresh and dry. The complexity is well developed; it is harmonious and in time should become seamless. A fantastic wine for the price, its rated as Highly Recommended with **** for value, and while its great now, the rating will improve as it reaches its peak drinking window around 2011. David’s objective of producing quality wine that is fruit driven has just been met. If you haven't got any in your cellar, it's not too late.