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First Creek Shiraz 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Australia
appellation
Hunter Valley
WE
91
Additional vintages
2019 2018
WE
91
Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast
A strong vintage of this wine, this represents the medium-bodied style of Shiraz for which Australia's oldest wine region is known. Lucid and appealing once it gets some air, it offers fistfuls of plump red currant and raspberry fruit, backed by ground pepper, earthy spice and subtle floral nuances. Fresh and silky, it has a lovely juxtaposition of juicy red fruit and spicy, smudgy tannins. It should prove a versatile food wine for drinking over the next several years. ... More details
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First Creek Shiraz 2018 750ml

SKU 845314
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Winemaker Notes The fruit was crushed and pressed in the cool of the night to retain natural acidity and fresh...
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Varietal: Syrah

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.
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Country: Australia

Despite much of Australia being covered by dry, arid deserts and bushland, the southern regions of the country and islands such as Tasmania have proved to be ideal for vineyard cultivation and wine production. The fertile soils and brisk oceanic breezes, coupled with the blazing Australian sunshine allow the grapes to grow to full ripeness before a late harvest, resulting in hugely flavorful wines which appeal to a wide international audience. Combine this with the experimental and daring approach Australian wineries have in regards to wine production, and it becomes clear why Australia has relatively quickly become something of a world leader when it come to exporting their produce to Europe and America. The Shiraz and Chardonnay grape varietals have produced the most successful and broadly appreciated results over the decades, however, in more recent years wineries have begun experimenting with a much wider range of grape varietals, demonstrating how Australian wineries are continuing to adapt and develop alongside international palates.