Little introduction is needed to Dalwhinnie. It is well and truly a Pyrenees veteran, as well as setting the regional benchmark in terms of quality for its Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The Eagle and three single site wines are outstanding examples of their type, Australian Shiraz at its most stylish.
As an established producer of high quality Shiraz, Dalwhinnie very much occupies a premium place on the pricing scale. $60+ is no small price to pay for a fine Shiraz. So how does the wine measure up? The 2008 is without a doubt a very good Dalwhinnie Shiraz. It displays typical small berry fruit (cherry, blueberry, boysenberry), with a suggestion of sweet and sour. Oak is inobtrusive, allowing the fruit to speak and regional character to come through. It seems that the wine might just be entering a closed phase, as the tannins seem to be quite noticeable. The quality is certainly there, but a decent slumber in the cellar might be needed.
Producer: Dalwhinnie
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2008
Region: Pyrenees, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $64.99
Date tasted: 15 August 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Attractive floral led bouquet (lilac, violet), raspberry, plum, clove and star anise. At the fuller end of medium bodied, elegant and suave, silky texture marked by very fine tannins. Very clean, pristine fruit definition, characters the same as the nose. Very fine and classy.
Score: 17.5/20
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