TASTING NOTES FOR Chain Of Ponds Novello Shiraz Adelaide Hills 2021

🍷 Appearance
Bright crimson red with youthful purple hues. Vibrant and lively in the glass, reflecting its fresh, early-drinking style.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, showing ripe plum, raspberry and dark cherry.
A distinctive creaming soda lift adds a playful edge, with underlying notes of blackberry, pastry and subtle spice complexity.

👅 Palate
Juicy and fruit-forward, delivering generous flavours of spiced plum, cherry and blackberry.
Hints of dark chocolate and a gentle violet floral lift add depth, while the fruit remains the clear focus.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and velvety with soft, approachable tannins.
Balanced acidity keeps it fresh, finishing with lingering dark fruit and a touch of spice from subtle oak.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern, vibrant Shiraz designed for immediate enjoyment—bright, juicy and highly approachable.
Leans toward a lighter, more playful expression of Shiraz while still offering flavour and depth.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with charcuterie, pizza, grilled meats or a relaxed barbecue. Also works beautifully with beetroot dishes or casual grazing boards.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously fun, fruit-driven Shiraz that delivers instant drinkability and broad appeal.
Ideal for mixed dozens where you want something vibrant, easy and crowd-pleasing—this is terrific value and a real weeknight winner.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷