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Basalt Block Shiraz
Hunter Valley · Australia
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Shiraz
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Hunter Valley
- Appellation
- Hunter Valley
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled meats · lamb · spicy dishes · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201488 pts
Fresh berry-salad aromas suggest tart, just-ripe summer fruits in this medium-bodied Shiraz filled with crunchy fruit. It's forward and smashable in the best sense, even if it's not profound.
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201390 pts
This is already showing some evolution in its color, displaying some lightening at its rim. The aromas are floral and tea-like, with subtle cinnamon and spice shadings, and the flavors follow along, resembling Wild Berry Zinger tea. It's medium in weight, with silky tannins and…