Greenock Creek Creek Block Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia

格林諾克克里克區(qū)西拉干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：9572

This wine (100 cases produced) was made from 60-year old Shiraz vines, and possesses a modest 14.1% alcohol. It is more akin to blackberry jam or dry port than wine, but it does not taste as heavy as one might initially suspect given the thickness and richness of fruit. It possesses a mineral character underlying the full-bodied, massive concentration. It is also slightly tannic and closed, although still accessible as well as capable of turning heads at any wine tasting. Look for this monster Shiraz to become even more civilized over the following 15-20 years. This is a massive, opulently-textured, extraordinary wine.I was absolutely astounded by the quality of the wines from Greenock Creek. Owned by Annabelle and Michael Waugh, this winery, whose winemaker is Chris Ringland, is, according to Dan Phillips, one of the most amazing in Australia. Certainly one taste of this wine will make a believer out of anybody. Sadly, much of the production is already sold in Australia. It was made from yields of less than 1.75 tons of fruit per acre.An amazing wine!The Greenock Creek vineyards are all situated in the northern Barossa Valley, the same area in which some of the finest sources for Penfold's Grange are located.Imported by Dan Phillips' company - The Grateful Palate, 601 Del Norte Blvd., Unit G, Oxnard, CA 93030; tel. (888) 472-5283, fax (805) 278-9085. Readers will also immensely enjoy his well-written catalogue which bears the same name - The Grateful Palate.