Thomas Wines The Cote Hunter Valley Shiraz 2018
- 93
- $35
- Drink by: 2020 - 2032
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With fruit for this wine coming from the famous Cote d’Or vineyard in central Pokolbin. At almost 200 metres above sea level, on the steep northerly slope, the Cote d’Or vineyard was one of the first vineyards established by the famous Wilkinson (as in Audrey) family in 1866. The original vines were removed some time ago but 7 acres were replanted in 1971. This is Thommo’s 2nd release from this vineyard.
Calm and restrained aromas: plum, warm blackberry, crushed musk with creamy chocolate sauce, punctuated by a smoky, earthy base. Serious, medium bodied with a delicious silky and smooth palate well supported by crisp, lacy tannin. Impressive structure and length. Bargain.
Regan is a regular wine columnist for the News Regional Media "Weekend" Magazine and digital "Life" sections. A graduate of the Australian Wine Research Institute's Advanced Wine Assessment Course #47 he was awarded with Distinction WSET Level 3 in Wine & Spirits, has been an Associate Judge for the New South Wine Awards plus a couple of little stints helping out in the Hunter Valley and Tasmania during vintages with small but quality winemakers.
