I hadn't heard of Eden Valley in Australia till today. I probably saw the name from time in a book, but today I tasted a wonderful wine from the region.
Montes Block Shiraz is made up of grapes that do not make it into Poonawatta's top shiraz "The 1800".
Tasted with a new rep who introduced himself with a little tasting.
The Monte Block was very dark and spicy on the nose. I got black pepper and dark, dark fruit on the nose. The shiraz was pretty good. The first taste illustrated to me what a bouquet of pink peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamon and dried cherries would taste like. Just layers and layers of complexity. The finish lasted for a good minute. There was a healthy amount of acidity that make this a real food wine. Montes block was not an over ripe fruit bomb with that jammy taste you find with Aussie Shiraz.
Very Good
Montes Block Shiraz is made up of grapes that do not make it into Poonawatta's top shiraz "The 1800".
Tasted with a new rep who introduced himself with a little tasting.
The Monte Block was very dark and spicy on the nose. I got black pepper and dark, dark fruit on the nose. The shiraz was pretty good. The first taste illustrated to me what a bouquet of pink peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamon and dried cherries would taste like. Just layers and layers of complexity. The finish lasted for a good minute. There was a healthy amount of acidity that make this a real food wine. Montes block was not an over ripe fruit bomb with that jammy taste you find with Aussie Shiraz.
Very Good
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