Friday Flights! Australian Shiraz!
Hello Friends and Wine Lovers!
This week we’re getting one of my favorites! Australian Shiraz!
Honestly, I think there’s nothing to dislike about Australian Shiraz. For any of you who have missed previous newsletters about the varietal, Shiraz is the same grape as Syrah, the star player in France’s Northern Rhone, and quite an important component in Southern Rhone, and flourishes in warmer climates. It’s been the hallmark of Australia’s wine economy, and has helped push the country to be #1 in worldwide wine exports, just surpassing Italy. That being said, there’s some great values out there in the Aussie Shiraz market, and there are also some legendary Shiraz out there, like the Penfolds Grange in the Boy-This-Had-Better-Be-Good or I’m-A-Rock-n-Roll-Star price range. (About $200). Understandably, I won’t be pouring that one, as much as I’d love to. I guess I’ll have to sell a few more records. . .
Disposable-income wines aside, I’ve thrown together some of the more affordable top-of-the-line Shiraz, mostly from the 2002 vintage, which is the best vintage in about 5 years. Also, just for kicks, I’ll be pouring a Sparkling Shiraz, which is a real head-turner. Most of the Shirazzy Sparklers retail for about double the price of this one (under $20), and sell out quickly, so it’s one not to be missed!
So Friday, April 2nd, between 4:30 and 9:00 PM it’s:
Australian Shiraz!
Piping Shrike 2002 Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Rockbare 2002 Shiraz, McLarren Vale, South Australia
Cimicky 2002 Trumps Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Hugo Estate 2000 Shiraz, McLarren Vale, South Australia
Fox Creek NV Vixen Sparkling Shiraz, McLarren Vale, South Australia
The Extra-Special Premium Pours:
Kangarilla Road 2002 Shiraz, McLarren Vale, South Australia
Mitolo 2002 Jester Shiraz, McLarren Vale, South Australia
A good deal at $10 for the first 5, and $6 for the Extra 2 Premium Pours.
Hope to see you here!
Seize the Wine!
Next week is Spanish Reds (and Maybe a White or Two)!
M