Blackwell Shiraz 2015

Mike de Garis, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Bright. Cherry spice, slight tobacco leaf, toasty oak. Cherry up front, hollow, very gritty & drying tannins. Food : enhances the drying tannins, and makes the wine more drying.”

Martin Moran, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“On the big end of the mid weight spectrum with rich blackberry fruit and some tannin and oak that seems a little softer with food.”

Martin Williams, Fourth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Deep plum colour. Ripe blackberry and plum fruit aromas, hints of chocolate. Rich and smooth, ripe fruit, moderate acidity and very fine tannin finish. Food: very good combination ? fruit and chocolate flavours work well with the beef, brioche and hollandaise.”

Brent Marris, Thirteenth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“A slight mocha and black pepper nose. Hints of red berries and leather on the palate with slightly drying tannins. A hint of cigar box on the finish. Well matched with the flank and brioche dish as the tannins and fruit become more integrated and the palate is long and supple.”

Ying Hsien Tan, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Deep dark red. Crushed dark berries on the nose, light hint of black pepper. Full bodied, slightly black olive tapenade, crushed red fruit, lightly tannic. Dry spicy finish. Long. Dryness of the wine emphasized, not much improvement to the beef.”

Dr Ken Dobler, Eleventh Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Very dense crimson colour. Effusive nose with ripe black fruits, hints of vanilla and coconut. The palate is long and complex with well married primary fruit notes and sensitive oak handling. The finish is long and clean and makes for a great food match.”