Hope Basalt Block Shiraz 2017
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Earthy, peppery and with a generous berry fruit, this Shiraz is medium bodied and a perfect example of a Hunter Valley Shiraz. Matured with a mix of older and newer oak, it is complex, flavoursome and satisfying
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From the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, this wine shows a lot of regional character. It's a little soapy but is dominated by heady fruit aromas like plums, blueberries and cherries. Rounding them out are white pepper and dried herbs and flowers. The palate bursts with juicy, plump fruit and savory powdery tannins that grip gently. A long herb-flecked finish makes another sip an easy endeavor.
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Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
Most admired for citrus-driven, mineral-rich and often age-worthy Semillon wines, Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions and was home to its very first commercial vineyards. The region’s warm summer nights coupled with autumn cloud cover and cool sea breezes allow full ripening and healthy acidity levels for Semillon; its diverse soils of volcanic basalt and white alluvial sands promote the development of Semillon’s delicate aromas. Hunter Valley Semillons can certainly be enjoyed in their youth but with 10 to 20 years in the cellar, the best examples develop intriguing notes of honey, browned butter and roasted nuts.
Chardonnay and Shiraz also do well in Hunter Valley.