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  • Country ranking ?

    237
  • Producer ranking ?

    11
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Lamb

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Vintage 2012

Lower-than-average yields in Australia, as across much of Europe. This was blamed on high winds, drought and low fruitfulness resulting from the poor 2011 vintage. Quality, however, was much better than in the exceptionally damp 2011, with South Australia avoiding some of the weather extremes experienced by other states. Strong varietal typicality is a commonly cited feature of the 2012 crop.

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You get the sense that these structure-first Tahbilk reds might indeed live forever. If the ’65 I tasted a few years back is any indication, then that’s probably true. There’s a dense, dusty, old school charm of baked earth and drying tannins here to reinforce the timelessness too. Interestingly, this smells and tastes warmer than 13.5%, but that’s as much a product of ripe fruit than anything else. That palate is pretty classic central Vic Shiraz – maybe a bit sweet and sour, but the earthy stream of chocolate dipped fruit is impressive in its concentration and with no shortage of hulking, rough tannins to finish. There’s a roughness here that stops it being seductive, but heartiness is part of the glory here. Long too. Just don’t open it yet. Best drinking: 2022-2035+. 17.7/20, 92/100+. 13.5%, $71.95. Would I buy it? Not yet. Fun to have in the cellar though.

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Nagambie, Victoria
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