The Opportunist Shiraz, Langhorne Creek 2023
Ripe, easy-going Shiraz from South Australia: juicy blackcurrant and cherry, hints of dark chocolate and liquorice, and a supple, smoothly rounded finish.
The Lowdown
Dark berry fruit sits at the heart of this Langhorne Creek Shiraz, with cassis and black cherry wrapped up in smooth, cocoa-tinged richness. Eight months in oak build in notes of coffee, chocolate and gentle spice, rounding out the palate. It shows the region’s warm, generous style but steers clear of the full-on jamminess you sometimes see, thanks to softer tannins and touch of freshness.
The Occasion
It has crowd pleasing potential in abundance and for pairing with food think beef stews or juicy steaks.
The Producer
Giles Cooke and Fergal Tynan, both Masters of Wine are the guys behind The Thistledown Wine Company. Their objective is to craft wines of exemplary quality using top quality South Australian fruit. Their dependable range is one that reliably overdelivers when it comes to value and flavour.
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