Mount Stapylton Grampians Reserve Shiraz 2019
- 95
- $60
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‘Reserve’ is a term that’s a little overused but with the 2019 Shiraz it’s more than justified. This is a stunning wine, which is instantly alluring with its delightful aromas: mulberry, violets, black cherry, vanilla, dark choc, smoke and a ferrous character; with six years of age now, there’s an almost 50/50 split between the primary and tertiary notes, which should point to its age-worthiness. The palate is sumptuous, juicy and concentrated, with fruit that is still incredibly bright and silky, integrated tannins. It was a pleasure to drink it by itself but it also came alive with and intensified a meal (in this case, a meaty and hearty stew). I’m so very happy that I got to taste it.
Brendan is a Melbourne-based writer, filmmaker, playwright and composer. Since 2013, he has been published in national and regional Australian titles such as Halliday Magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, Gippslandia, Gippsland Lifestyle, Yarra Valley and Ranges and Gippsland Country Life magazines. Brendan was a finalist for 2024 Wine Communicator Awards in the 'Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column' category. He has completed the WSET Level 3 course (gaining a Distinction) and has a passion for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. He is also the co-editor of 'I'm Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor' for Bloomsbury Academic.
