In the past decade or so, Spinifex has established itself as one of the Barossa Valley’s leading lights. It has done so thanks to an understated approach, one that respects the high quality fruit and the history of southern Rhône blends in their native France. It is not surprising that many Spinifex wines have a European sensibility, albeit lent a Barossa Valley accent.
Esprit is one of several multi-varietal blends bottled at Spinifex. In this instance, it is a blend of Mataro (34%), Grenache (31%), Shiraz (30%) and Cinsault (5%). Six years on from vintage, there is evidence of development, with the wine displaying a mix of floral and slightly earthbound aromatics, which are reflected on the palate.
Although the tannins are soft and plush, there is sufficient depth of fruit to suggest that the wine is capable of developing further in bottle for at least another 4-5 years. Of course, it depends on how you like your wine. For many, it is at a very good point now.
2006 ESPRIT
Producer: Spinifex
Variety: Grenache et al
Vintage: 2006
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Diam
Format: 750ml
Retail price: N/a
Date tasted: 23 June 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Bright nose, touch of lilac/violet, slightly earthy pointing towards bottle development, powdered cocoa, plum, blackberry. Dry, rich and full bodied, velvet texture, relatively low acidity, plum/briar interwoven with cocoa, gamey/earth notes. Good length.
Score: 16.5/20
Esprit is one of several multi-varietal blends bottled at Spinifex. In this instance, it is a blend of Mataro (34%), Grenache (31%), Shiraz (30%) and Cinsault (5%). Six years on from vintage, there is evidence of development, with the wine displaying a mix of floral and slightly earthbound aromatics, which are reflected on the palate.
Although the tannins are soft and plush, there is sufficient depth of fruit to suggest that the wine is capable of developing further in bottle for at least another 4-5 years. Of course, it depends on how you like your wine. For many, it is at a very good point now.
Producer: Spinifex
Variety: Grenache et al
Vintage: 2006
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Diam
Format: 750ml
Retail price: N/a
Date tasted: 23 June 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Bright nose, touch of lilac/violet, slightly earthy pointing towards bottle development, powdered cocoa, plum, blackberry. Dry, rich and full bodied, velvet texture, relatively low acidity, plum/briar interwoven with cocoa, gamey/earth notes. Good length.
Score: 16.5/20
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