Name: Black Opal Shiraz
Variety: Shiraz
Region: Limestone Coast and Barossa Valley
Country: Australia
Year: 2011
Price: $5.95
Vintage Cellar Review: The Black Opal wines are sourced from vineyards found in South Australia along the Limestone Coast, at Langhorne Creek and in the infamous Barossa Valley. Black Opal Shiraz is rich red in the glass. Aromas of blackberry, pepper and spice followed with rich plum flavors round out the palate. Soft tannins give structure to the fruit-driven palate.
My Review: This wine had a very smokey aroma. It was extremely dry and fruity but also had almost a barnyard or earthy taste, like dirt or hay. I did not pair this wine with food but the gentleman doing the wine tasting said this would be a good wine to pair with hamburgers. I would not go back for seconds on this one.
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