TASTING NOTES FOR Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards HJ Reserve Shiraz McLaren Vale South Australia 2021

🍷 Appearance
Deep inky crimson with a near-black core, dense and powerful in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly expressive and layered, showing mulberry, blackberry and baked cherry compote with notes of fruit cake spice, mocha, anise and dark chocolate. Subtle mineral and savoury nuances add extra complexity.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly concentrated, delivering plush blackberry, plum and black cherry fruit with layers of cacao nib, spice and dark chocolate. The palate combines impressive power with remarkable finesse and balance.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky yet structured with beautifully fine-grained tannins providing length and drive. The finish is long, supple and persistent with lingering dark fruits, mocha, spice and mineral freshness.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium McLaren Vale Shiraz that perfectly balances richness, concentration and elegance. Powerful and cellar-worthy while still showing superb drinkability and refinement in its youth.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium grilled beef, slow-cooked lamb, venison, smoky barbecue dishes and aged hard cheeses. Also superb alongside rich winter casseroles and chargrilled meats.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive McLaren Vale Shiraz offering depth, intensity and polish in equal measure. Rich, complex and beautifully crafted, this is a superb example of premium South Australian Shiraz that will reward both immediate enjoyment and careful cellaring.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷