ON-262451

Cooralook Shiraz 2008, Victoria

Shiraz Shiraz
Victoria, Australia

$19.95 (262451)

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January 21, 2012
Vonterra

Critic Reviews (2)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Classic smoky, black pepper, black fruit-flavoured shiraz, with firm acids and tannins, and restrained, integrated...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a ripe and ready shiraz with considerable oak sweetness, smoke and nuttiness, plus a Christmas cake spiciness...

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Tyler Philp
Tyler Philp

But for a smoky wood character, the nose really doesn’t give much away; some stewed dark fruit and spice notes if I try really hard. The body is somewhat lighter than expected considering the alcohol weight at 14.5%. The palate is smooth and easy drinking with a touch of red fruit sweetness that balances the spicy Shiraz core nicely. Tasted March 2012.

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