Greenock Creek - Shiraz Barossa Valley Alice's Vineyard 2005 (750ml) Menu Pineau

Greenock Creek - Shiraz Barossa Valley Alice's Vineyard 2005 (750ml) Menu PineauWinemaker Notes It has plenty of spicy piquancy, from its oak, but theres no chance of that carpentry getting much of a say in. Kahluaand licorice, plum liqueur, Cherry Heering and deep framboise and cassis liqueur swim lazily about in itsincredibly intense bouquet; theres even that wicked black smell of freshly polished Spanish leather, like greattempranillo. The palate is an unctuous anointing oil from some heavenly religion not yet invented.

Surprising for the freshness and delicacy of the tannins

it is certainly suitable for long ageing but

the aromas are rich and intense

The palate is medium-bodied with a gorgeous dried apricot

with lip-smacking acidity and a bit of a melon note

A strongly perfumed aroma redolent of spicy black cherry

It's an impressive Margaux

flavors of beautiful rich blackberry

meticulous grape selection and attention to every detail in its wine-making process

The acid feels softer and less terse than last year and

A wine with great identity and a distinctive personality

Elegant and juicy