TASTING NOTES FOR Zilzie Selection 23 Shiraz Victoria Australia 2024

🍷 Appearance

A rich, deep ruby-red colour with vibrant crimson and purple highlights. Bright and inviting in the glass, displaying excellent depth of colour and youthful intensity.

👃 Aromas

An attractive and generous bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark cherries and juicy plums, complemented by subtle notes of black pepper, liquorice and warm spice. Gentle hints of vanilla and chocolate add further appeal to the inviting fruit-driven aromas.

👅 Palate

Rich, smooth and beautifully approachable, offering generous flavours of ripe blackberries, dark plums and juicy red cherries. Subtle notes of peppery spice, dark chocolate and liquorice provide additional complexity, while soft, rounded tannins and balanced acidity create a harmonious and enjoyable drinking experience.

🍈 Texture & Finish

Medium-bodied with a smooth, velvety texture and soft, approachable tannins. The palate displays attractive fruit richness without excessive weight, leading to a satisfying, gently lingering finish with flavours of dark berries, subtle spice and a touch of chocolate.

🍇 Overall Style

A generous, fruit-driven Australian Shiraz showcasing the approachable and easy-drinking character of Zilzie’s popular Selection 23 range. Combining ripe dark berry flavours, gentle spice and soft tannins, this is a beautifully balanced red wine offering excellent versatility and everyday drinking appeal.

🍽️ Food Pairing

An excellent accompaniment to grilled steaks, barbecued sausages, roast lamb, hearty pasta dishes and wood-fired pizza. Also pairs beautifully with beef burgers, slow-cooked casseroles, chargrilled vegetables and mature cheddar cheese. A wonderfully versatile red for relaxed dining and entertaining.

🥂 BBD Verdict

A deliciously appealing and wonderfully approachable Shiraz from Zilzie’s Selection 23 range. The 2024 vintage delivers generous dark berry flavours, attractive spice and beautifully soft tannins, making it an excellent choice for everyday enjoyment. Smooth, balanced and full of flavour, this is a terrific Australian red offering outstanding value and genuine drinking pleasure. An ideal wine for sharing with friends, enjoying with a hearty meal or keeping on hand as a reliable everyday favourite.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷