Mitchell McNicol Shiraz 2010
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This is classic Clare Valley Shiraz extolling the virtues of time, though still with a youthful pop. High quality fruit on display, centered around spiced red plum, before liquorice root, pumice, iodine, and pan juices bring savoury/umami complexity. A touch of beetroot in support. The palate is soft and supple with notes akin to the nose. While it’s not shy of oak, its integrated tannins and plum-drenched acidity keep the wine fresh and lively. A mature wine, with complexity and typicity on show.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
