TASTING NOTES

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🍷 Appearance
Medium to deep crimson with vibrant ruby hues—bright, youthful and classically Coonawarra in clarity and intensity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and aromatic, showcasing cool-climate precision.
Blackcurrant, blackberry and blue fruits lead, with layers of violet, sage and subtle mint.
Complex notes of cedar, spice, graphite and a touch of mocha add depth and regional character.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and finely structured, offering elegance over power.
Dark berry fruits—blackcurrant, plum and mulberry—flow seamlessly across the palate.
Savoury elements of spice, pepper, olive and cured meats add complexity, supported by refined French oak.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and composed with fine, grainy tannins.
A precise acid line drives freshness, leading to a long, elegant finish with spice, dark fruit and a subtle mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic cool-climate Coonawarra Shiraz—perfumed, structured and savoury.
More restrained and refined than warmer-climate styles, with excellent balance and ageing potential.

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🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, grilled steak, venison or slow-cooked beef.
Also excellent with mushroom dishes or aged hard cheeses.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• Halliday-rated vintage (~95 points) showing pedigree and class
• Elegant, cool-climate Shiraz with savoury complexity
• Fine tannins and excellent balance for drinking or cellaring

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🎯 Perfect For

• Premium mixed dozens
• Customers trading up into iconic Australian producers
• Cellaring (drink now or over the next 10–15 years)

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🏆 BBD Verdict
A refined, high-quality Bin 128 release—this 2021 vintage delivers precision, elegance and classic Coonawarra character.
Perfect for Better Buy The Dozen premium dozens, offering brand power, cellar-worthiness and a sophisticated drinking experience that elevates any selection.

Cheers

Peter Turnbull

Better Buy The Dozen