Pindarie Wines is a relative new player on the Barossa Valley scene. This particular wine is a rather eclectic Mediterranean-inspired blend of Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Shiraz. It’s the type of wine that would only be made in somewhere like Australia, free of the shackles of wine of origin controls and the influence of history.
As to the wine itself, it just about works. Once exposed to a decent amount of air, it opens up to reveal black cherry, Turkish delight and dusty herbs. The palate is quite savoury, delivering a pleasant interplay of cherry fruit, powdered cocoa and dried herbs. If one had to be critical, the tannins are a touch assertive on the finish, and there is moderate complexity. All in all it’s a decent effort that would suit hearty cuisine such as Shepherd’s Pie.
2010 BAR ROSSA TEMPRANILLO SANGIOVESE SHIRAZ
Producer: Pindarie Wines
Variety: Tempranillo et al
Vintage: 2010
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Price: $25.00
Date tasted: 23 August 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson in colour. Bright nose of black cherry and Turkish delight. Dry, medium bodied, quite savoury, initially hard to define, with air black cherry emerges together with powdered cocoa. Dry tannins carry the finish. The alcohol is inobtrusive.
Score: 15/20
As to the wine itself, it just about works. Once exposed to a decent amount of air, it opens up to reveal black cherry, Turkish delight and dusty herbs. The palate is quite savoury, delivering a pleasant interplay of cherry fruit, powdered cocoa and dried herbs. If one had to be critical, the tannins are a touch assertive on the finish, and there is moderate complexity. All in all it’s a decent effort that would suit hearty cuisine such as Shepherd’s Pie.
2010 BAR ROSSA TEMPRANILLO SANGIOVESE SHIRAZ Producer: Pindarie Wines
Variety: Tempranillo et al
Vintage: 2010
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Price: $25.00
Date tasted: 23 August 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson in colour. Bright nose of black cherry and Turkish delight. Dry, medium bodied, quite savoury, initially hard to define, with air black cherry emerges together with powdered cocoa. Dry tannins carry the finish. The alcohol is inobtrusive.
Score: 15/20
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