2016 Sidewood Estate Shiraz Adelaide Hills South Australia
96JH
94SK
93JS
$19.99
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96
James Halliday
Reviewed August 2018Whole berry/carbonic maceration ferment, matured in French barriques for 16 months. This hits like a thunderstorm after you have navigated the fragrant bouquet and taken the first sip. Blackberry, red and black cherries and plum flood the fore and mid-palate before the whirlwind of black pepper, spice, licorice and dark chocolate take command before the fine, persistent tannins on the long finish and aftertaste.
Professional Reviews
94
Sam Kim
It is sweetly fragrant on the nose showing blackberry, plum jelly, thyme, toasted almond and black olive characters. The palate delivers excellent fruit concentration and intensity, elegantly framed by fine texture and polished tannins. The wine is rich and generous, while remaining elegant and poised.
93
James Suckling
13 May, 2019 – There’s a touch of reductive funk here on the nose, but look out for the iodine and hot-stone character that’s there to be enjoyed. The palate shows dusty tannins, but the texture is tight enough and the acidity bright enough to carry the dried-fruit undertones.
Staff Reviews
KW
Kirk Walker
Kirk Walker
This is mouth-watering Syrah. I have a Pavlovian response to the aromatics in this wine. The rich, intense, dark fruit that is backed by savory herbal tones and mellow spice makes me immediately think of lamb chops. Once I have grilled lamb on my mind I start to salivate. I am a simple creature. This is primal Syrah for me. It is not the soft pretty mouth full of berries. This is dark cherry, smoke, herbs with really well-managed tannins and a fresh mouth-watering finish, and that is not just me thinking about Lamb. Savory cool-climate Syrah from Australia, I am a fan.
Details
| Origin | Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Shiraz/Syrah |
| SKU | 1434753 |