Mount Avoca Estate Shiraz 2019

The Pyrenees region in Victoria makes a very unique style of Australian Shiraz. They are earthy and spicy wines but with a distinct savoury edge backed up by layers of concentrated dark fruits. They offer both generosity of fruit and plenty of interest for anyone looking for shiraz with a difference.

This is a fleshy example from Mount Avoca with a deep colour followed by jubey blackcurrant and dark cherry fruits. Bold and ripe the fruit is punchy and dense backed by tangy acidity and supple tannins. That acid kick makes it perfect to cut through something hearty like Hungarian goulash.

Angus Hughson

Founder at Winepilot

Angus is an award-winning wine writer and the Founder and Publisher of Winepilot, the Australian Editor for leading international publication VINOUS with Antonio Galloni based in New York City and the Co-Publisher of The Australian Ark with over 15 years of publishing, writing and judging experience.

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