Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz is a Victorian Shiraz icon with a history running over 30 years. Almost 10 years on from vintage seemed an appropriate time to check on the 2008. On this showing, the wine is going through a slightly awkward adolescence.
There’s sweet fruit aplenty, and the tannins are all but resolved. However, the wine seems a little bit disjointed at present, aromatically and on the palate.
This bottle was the first of a six-pack. On this evidence, it need another few years for the component parts to come together. In view of the fine pedigree of this marque, on will reserve judgement for the time being.
2008 DALWHINNIE MOONAMBEL SHIRAZ
Producer: Dalwhinnie
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Pyrenees, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $65.00
Date tasted: 9 September 2017
Tasting Note:
Bright crimson. Melange of red, blue and black fruits, tar, charcoal, floral notes. Sweet fruited up-front, medium bodied, a little bit disjointed at first but comes together and fills out with air. Silky in texture, blueberries and dark plums, touch of charry oak. Could be going through a slightly awkward stage?
Score: 16/20
There’s sweet fruit aplenty, and the tannins are all but resolved. However, the wine seems a little bit disjointed at present, aromatically and on the palate.
This bottle was the first of a six-pack. On this evidence, it need another few years for the component parts to come together. In view of the fine pedigree of this marque, on will reserve judgement for the time being.
2008 DALWHINNIE MOONAMBEL SHIRAZProducer: Dalwhinnie
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Pyrenees, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $65.00
Date tasted: 9 September 2017
Tasting Note:
Bright crimson. Melange of red, blue and black fruits, tar, charcoal, floral notes. Sweet fruited up-front, medium bodied, a little bit disjointed at first but comes together and fills out with air. Silky in texture, blueberries and dark plums, touch of charry oak. Could be going through a slightly awkward stage?
Score: 16/20
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