The Black Stump Reserve Shiraz 2015
Clare Valley
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Winemaker Alan Kennett loves the fact that his Black Stump is our No.1 red every year. So as a token of thanks, every vintage he finds a special parcel of the finest grapes to make a small batch Reserve. Dense, black fruit with cool climate elegance.
£12.99 per bottle
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The Wine
Australia is renowned for sumptuous Shiraz, with the likes of Penfolds Grange and Henschke Hill of Grace fetching well in excess of £100 a bottle. Black Stump Reserve too is a showcase red, yet priced within reach of us all. Winemaker Alan Kennett knows how to impress – his ‘everyday’ Black Stump once won a Trophy Prestige in Bordeaux of all places. So, with the benchmark set, he applied his skills to quality Shiraz from the Clare Valley, a small, hilly region 40 miles north of the Barossa – “home to distinctively rich and fruity Shirazes” (The Independent). With American oak maturation the wine’s rich, full, blackberry fruit has taken on seductive overtones of mocha and vanilla. It’s a fine fireside companion or red meat accompaniment.
Australia is renowned for sumptuous Shiraz, with the likes of Penfolds Grange an
"The best Black Stump! Fantastic, full bodied red. Ticks all the boxes!! Nose, Taste, Aftertaste"
Online Review for 2013
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