TASTING NOTES FOR Pedestal Shiraz Margaret River Western Australia 2023

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson red with vibrant purple hues, youthful and polished in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Perfumed and expressive, showing Morello cherry, blackberry and ripe plum with layers of black pepper, charred cinnamon spice and subtle dark chocolate notes. (turn0search1)

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied with vibrant dark berry fruits, juicy plum and black cherry flavours layered with spice and savoury complexity. The palate is elegant and finely balanced, combining richness with freshness and impressive fruit purity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky light tannins provide structure and finesse while maintaining excellent drinkability. The finish is long, smooth and persistent with lingering dark fruit, pepper and subtle spice notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A refined Margaret River Shiraz showing elegance and balance rather than heavy weight. Vibrant fruit, fine tannins and savoury spice combine beautifully in this modern Western Australian Shiraz style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled lamb, premium sausages, roast beef, barbecue dishes and rich pasta meals. Also excellent with hard cheeses and smoky chargrilled meats.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A classy and highly drinkable Margaret River Shiraz delivering vibrant fruit, silky texture and excellent balance. Elegant, polished and full of flavour, this is a superb modern Australian Shiraz that overdelivers for value and enjoyment.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷