2021 Coriole "Lloyd Reserve" Shiraz McLaren Vale South Australia
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James Halliday
Reviewed August 2024From vines over 100 years old; matured in French oak, about 25% new. This feels the more ‘traditional’ of the 2021 reserve shiraz bottlings, with a typically dense core of dark fruits adorned with star anise, bitter chocolate, laurel, brewed coffee, turned earth and a gentle but apparent sheen of oak. It’s a powerful wine with substantial tannin, but the evolving stewardship of the younger Lloyds has been fine-tuning the portfolio for a little while now, with this suitably refined, if perhaps appealing to drinkers with a little nostalgia for headier times. Either way, it’s a keenly crafted and balanced wine of place. (ME)
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
A shiraz of depth, power and impressive precision. Palate-staining dark fruit, licorice, kirsch and smoked meats. There is ample oak, and yet despite the tannic mettle and powerful extract, this is a wine of considerable poise and grace. In other words, it doesn't feel heavy. Superb length and glimpses of the many layers as they unravel with each visit back to the glass. Best after 2028. Screw cap. (NG)
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Vinous
The poised 2021 Shiraz Lloyd Reserve is a more elegant expression for this label with its cherry compote, bay leaf and white pepper spice aromas. Fleshy textures are punctuated by particulate tannins in a shapely, medium-bodied style. The key here is the quality of tannins that drive a long, if understated, finish. (AH)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Origin | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1847290 |