TASTING NOTES FOR The Hidden Sea Shiraz South Australia 2020

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby with dark plum and red hues. Rich and vibrant in the glass, showing excellent depth and youthful intensity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and fruit-driven, with ripe blackberry, red berries and plum complemented by hints of strawberry jam, subtle oak and gentle spice.

👅 Palate
Generous and well-rounded, delivering juicy blackberry, raspberry and plum flavours. Ripe fruit is supported by soft tannins, with black pepper and subtle spice adding complexity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and rounded with soft, approachable tannins. The finish is ripe and persistent, with lingering dark berry fruit, plum and a gentle peppery spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A generous, fruit-forward South Australian Shiraz with plenty of ripe berry character, soft tannins and excellent drinkability. Rich enough to satisfy Shiraz lovers while remaining smooth and approachable.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with barbecued meats, grilled lamb, beef, sausages and gourmet burgers. Also an excellent match with hearty pasta dishes, pizza and mature cheeses.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A seriously enjoyable Shiraz offering generous blackberry and plum fruit, soft tannins and a long, ripe finish. An easy-drinking, crowd-pleasing red that works beautifully in either a straight or mixed dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷