Just shy of a decade from vintage and Massena ‘The Eleventh Hour’ Shiraz is well and truly in the slot for drinking. Gone is the puppy fat and sweet fruit of youth, more savoury notes coming to the fore, together with lifted florals and exotic spice.
Rich, full bodied and unashamedly Barossan in build, there is plenty to enjoy here. If you like Barossa Shiraz that is generously flavoured, but not over-burdened by excess wood or alcohol, this could be the wine for you.
2009 MASSENA ‘THE ELEVENTH HOUR’ SHIRAZProducer: Massena
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $35.00
Date tasted: 15 July 2017
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Some noteable evolution. Kirsch, blackberry coulis, baked red earth, star anise. Full bodied, soft and pillowy. Exotic red fruits up-front. Savoury on the mid-palate, with spicy complexity carrying the finish. At its peak but will hold.
Score: 16.5/20
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