TASTING NOTES FOR Chapel Hill Abacus Shiraz McLaren Vale 2021

🍷 Appearance
Deep inky red with a dark purple core. Dense and насыщенный, showing richness and concentration in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Intense and layered, with blackberry, plum and dark cherry leading the nose.
Notes of liquorice, mocha and charry oak intertwine with hints of spice and savoury charcuterie, creating a complex and inviting bouquet.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and powerful, delivering a core of ripe black fruits—blackberry, plum and blackcurrant.
The palate is rich and concentrated, supported by toasty oak, dark chocolate notes and a distinctive peppery spice, while still maintaining balance and structure.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Firm yet polished, with deep, structured tannins and a smooth, velvety mouthfeel.
The finish is long and flavoursome, with lingering dark fruit, spice and savoury oak complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A bold McLaren Vale Shiraz—rich, concentrated and expressive.
Combines powerful fruit intensity with savoury depth and oak influence, delivering a modern, full-flavoured style with serious presence.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled ribeye, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, barbecue meats or rich beef dishes. Also pairs beautifully with hard cheeses and smoky, chargrilled flavours.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously powerful Shiraz that delivers depth, richness and real impact.
Ideal for mixed dozens where you want a bigger, more opulent red that stands out—this is a crowd-pleasing McLaren Vale Shiraz with plenty of flavour and excellent value.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷