Mitchell McNicol Shiraz 2008 italy especially in its brightly fruity

especially in its brightly fruity expression

The light to medium-weight colour belies the intensity of the palate

from a vintage that many commentators and producers are calling Vintage of the Century

The season was defined by a cool Spring

Mitchell McNicol Shiraz 2008 italy especially in its brightly fruityClare Valley, South Australia. "Chewy, deeply flavoured wine of intense dark fruits, liquorice, dry, sinewy tannins. Its a powerful hit of dark berry cherry aromas, stewed plums, cinnamon, allspice and fennel with woody notes swirling around. Good beefy flavour, meaty and full in a flourish of dark fruits, stains the palate well and pulls into a long, chalky pucker. A touch dry dry to finish, but the overall feel is good, and fresh, and with time to go