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Barking Mad Shiraz
Clare Valley · Australia
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Shiraz
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Clare Valley
- Appellation
- Clare Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
lamb · barbecue · cheddar cheese · pork ribs · grilled meats
Rated vintages
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200889 pts
A top value in drink-now Shiraz, Reilly's 2008 Barking Mad shows none of the overripe character that plagued the vintage. It's almost floral on the nose, with an intense crème de framboise character. Raspberry, coffee and chocolate notes marry easily on the palate, and although…
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200688 pts
Full-bodied and embued with tannins supple to the point of creaminess, this dark-fruited Shiraz offers flavors of leather, cola, espresso and bits of black olive and tar. Ready to drink.