By Chris and Sherry Hardie
Oak plays an important role in developing the flavors in some wines, but it isn’t necessary – or desired – in all wines.
This red blend from the legendary Barossa Valley region of Australia is rich with full flavors you’d expect from a big wine, but it is not aged in oak. The blend of shiraz (56 percent), grenache (35 percent) and touriga nacional (9 percent) is sourced from old vine vineyards, blended and bottled the same year.
The wine features aromas of leather and spice with flavors of red fruit. Pair it with wild game or a grilled steak.
Sherry: “Full-bodied with a big mouth-feel of black cherry and raisin, with a hint of licorice on the finish.” 3-1/2 stars
Chris: “Flavors of cherry, plum and black licorice with a long, dry, herbal finish.” 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for $10 to $12.
Coming next week: Chops and Burgers Bordeaux
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