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2017 Paradise IV Dardel Shiraz

GeelongRedAustralianHighly RecommendPrivate Cellar

$ 140.00 AUD

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The second last release from winemaker Doug Neal's beloved Paradise IV vineyards in Geelong. This is a masterpiece of Geelong Syrah and scored a huge 98 points from Jeremy Oliver. As rare as it gets, and as good as it gets too!

Region - Geelong

Type - Red

Year - 2017

Winery - Paradise IV

Grape - Shiraz/Syrah

Volume - Standard - 750ml

About the wine

Tasting notes

Almost Burgundian, this exceptional and complex Shiraz expresses with deep cherry, red and dark fruits, pepper, sous-bois, meaty undertones, the finest oak and minerality that is captivating. Absolutely stunning!

Wine descriptors

Captivating and Complex, Earthy and Savoury, Elegant and Fine, For the Cellar, Juicy and Fruity, Smooth and Seductive, Something Special

Fruit aromas & flavour

Cherries, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Berries

Other aromas & flavour

Earth, Florals, Meaty, Minerality, Pepper, Spices

Body type

medium

Acidity

medium

Food pairings

Pork

Cheese

Pizza

Fish

Red Meat

Pasta

BBQ

Vegetables

Poultry

Shellfish

Oysters

Spicy Foods

Cured Meats

Desserts

Expert review

A masterpiece. Smoky, mineral and profoundly floral aromas of black and blue berries, paprika and exotic, musky spices, charcuterie and forest floor combine in an alluring, sensual bouquet. Explosively intense and exceptionally long, its energetic but medium-bodied palate of dark fruits, briar and tight-knit oak builds effortless depth and emphasis along its silky-fine backbone, finishing with suggestions of minerals, licorice and a racy, mouth watering acidity. It's an exercise in finesse and restrained power; the finest release under this label and a new high-water mark in Australia for northern Rhône-inspired shiraz.

Jeremy Oliver

The Grape

Shiraz or Syrah

Shiraz, or Syrah, is one of the most loved, rich and powerful red wine varieties made famous for its mineral and structured expressions from the Rhône in France and the rich and decadent fruity expressions from the Barossa Valley in Australia. Full bodied, rich in antioxidants and generously fruity, Shiraz sits proudly on the table for those that like their wine big and bold. Think violets, blackberries, plum, chocolate, pepper, black olive, liquorice, rosemary, tobacco and spice...i'm thirsty already!