TASTING NOTES FOR Gemtree Ernest Allan Shiraz McLaren Vale 2020

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with a dark, inky core. Dense and rich, showing concentration and power in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly expressive and complex, with layers of blackberry, mulberry and cherry liqueur. Hints of cinnamon, spice and creamy oak add depth, alongside subtle notes of dark chocolate and cedar.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly textured, delivering intense black fruit, plum and mulberry flavours. The palate is powerful yet controlled, with impressive balance between fruit intensity, oak and savoury spice.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Velvety, fine-grained tannins provide structure and drive. The finish is long and layered, with lingering dark fruit, spice and polished oak, showing both power and finesse.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium McLaren Vale Shiraz—bold, concentrated and deeply structured, yet refined and balanced. A serious, cellar-worthy wine that reflects both richness and precision, with organic and biodynamic purity at its core.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-cooked lamb, ribeye steak, beef short ribs or rich game dishes. Also excellent with hard cheeses or hearty winter meals.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A powerful, high-quality Shiraz that delivers depth, structure and serious flavour. Ideal for premium mixed dozens or straight dozens for those who love full-bodied McLaren Vale reds with real presence and ageing potential.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷