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Ishtar GSM 2008
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"Light but bright colour; fragrant, lightly spiced, red fruit aromas lead into a light-bodied palate with cinnamon, spice and juicy red fruits; long finish. At its best over the next two years. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 91 Drink 2012 $19.50 Date Tasted Dec 09" - James Halliday Colour: Bright red. Nose: Confectionary fruit and spice. Palate: medium weight, elegant, juicy red berry fruits and spices with fine tannins and a long finish. Shiraz was harvested March to optimise spice characters with Grenache & Mourvedre harvested April , based on berry flavour and ripeness. The 3 components were vinified separately with an ethos of gentle extraction to ensure elegance, fruit softness and balance with each parcel. Components were matured for 12 months in seasoned French & American oak. Blending trials delivered this 66% Grenache, 17% Shiraz, 17% Mourvedre blend.
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WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Barossa Valley SA |
Winemaker: Anita Bowen
Drink now until: 2012
Alc/Vol: 14.5 %
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