Author: Dirk Chan
Our special this week is the Adelina Shiraz (McLaren Vale, Australia) – $33.99 (GST Holiday), regularly $40.99.
Col McBryde at Adelina wanted to make a Shiraz that was a little different to the usual one – one that is a bit more dark and broody, but still keeping the classic Adelina style. He then sourced some certified organic fruit from the McLaren Vale, coming from a great site in Kangarilla managed by two impeccable growers, Yangarra’s Michael Lane and Pete Fraser.
Our weekly special is their Shiraz , culled from 20 year old vines planted in deep white sandy soils aged in 20% new oak for 10 months – red and black berries, quite nutty, a little spice and dried herb perfume. Medium-bodied, red fruits mainly, again that nutty and brooding character, with a little mint, fine dusty tannins alongside a savoury tobacco edge, lively with plenty of energy, and a firm finish of good length. Try with a grilled pepper steak.
Adelina Shiraz (McLaren Vale, Australia) – $33.99 (GST Holiday), regularly $40.99.
Note this is the last weekly special with the GST Holiday still in play.