Attributes:
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| Producer: |
Plantagenet
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| Region: |
Western Australia, Australia/New Zealand
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| Varietal: |
Syrah / Shiraz
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| Bottle Size: |
750 ML
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2004: Tastings Rating: 86
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| Acidity: |
soft, tangy
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| Body: |
medium body
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| Complexity: |
supple
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| Flavors: |
berry, blackberry, cinnamon, mint, raspberry, spice, vanilla
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2004: WineSpectator Rating: 86
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| Acidity: |
crisp
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| Body: |
light
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| Compliments: |
pleasant
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| Flavors: |
blackberry, tar
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| Fruit: |
fruity, sweet
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2004: Tastings Rating: 89
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| Acidity: |
soft
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| Complexity: |
rich, supple
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| Compliments: |
drinkable
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| Flavors: |
berry, cedar, dark berries, eucalyptus, honey, sandalwood, spice, toffee
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| Texture: |
smooth
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2003: WineSpectator Rating: 83
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| Body: |
light
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2003: Tanzer Rating: 88
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| Body: |
light
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| Flavors: |
berry, pepper
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| Fruit: |
ripe, sweet
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Food Matches:
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| Cheese:
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Brie, Feta, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar |
| Herbs & Spices:
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Bay Leaf, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary, Thyme |
| Pasta & Grains:
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Lasagna w/Meat, Spicy Couscous |
| Poultry & Eggs:
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Coq Au Vin |
| Red Meat:
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Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Chili, Game, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Red Meat Cajun Style, Roast Beef |
| Sauces:
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Red Wine Sauce |
| Vegetables:
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Garlic, Mushrooms, Ratatouille |
Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.
Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.
Western Australia is the largest state in Australia. Covering one third of the mainland, most of the wine regions within the state are concentrated in the southwest corner. The first inhabitants of Australia arrived from the north approximately 40,000 to 60,000 years ago. The country originally had no native grapes. Australian made wine was available for sale domestically by the 1820s. Gregory Blaxland became the first person to export Australian wine, and was the first winemaker to win an overseas award. The climate of this region is basically continental, with high summer daytime temperatures and cold nights, which compliment the production of spicy, Rhone like red and white wines. About 130 different grape varieties are used by commercial winemakers in Australia; the staples of region are Shiraz (a.k.a Syrah), Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.
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