Tasting Note

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           Copyright © Ric Einstein 2008

The Wilson Vineyard 2005 Hand Plunge Shiraz Nov 07

It sells for $35 direct from the winery and is sealed under screwcap. The bouquet is reminiscent of coffee mixture with iodine, spice, sweet vanilla and coconut oak, which wields a large influence over the bouquet. Silky tannins combine with deep, strong, pure fruit to form a full-bodied wine with a supple consistency, a solid, seamless structure, and a harmonious complexity. A rich wine with enough fruit to eventually sop up the oak; the flavour profile is predominantly savoury and black, showing blackberry, dark chocolate, sour cherry, loads of tar, and mint flavours that finish with excellent persistence. It's approachable now with a big decant, but needs years to show its true charms. Rated as Highly Recommended with *** for value.