Brothers in Arms Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, Australia

手足兄弟西拉干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：4800

Nearly as impressive is the 2007 Shiraz, which is a testament to these older vines that can be remarkably consistent even during warmer drought years. Deep garnet-purple, it reveals a pronounced nose of warm blackberries, blueberry pie, spice box, vanilla and pepper with whiffs of chocolate and menthol. At once full, fleshy and firm in the mouth, this concentrated wine has a good backbone of crisp, taut acid lending support and freshness through the long finish. Consider drinking it now to 2022+. The original Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz vines on Guy Adams- estate in Langhorne Creek, including the legendary Metala vineyards, were planted in 1891 by his great, great grandfather. Some of these vines still exist and therefore must be about the oldest Cabernet vines in Australia if not the world! With a long history as contract grape growers going back five generations, it's perhaps a little surprising that wasn't until the 1980's that the Adams family started making wines from their own grapes. In 1998 they decided to develop their own label. The ensuing Brothers in Arms wines are all 100% grown and made on this impressive 1000 hectare property. 300 hectares are devoted to vineyards and today about 25% of the fruit off the land goes into their own label. They don't produce any whites. All their wines are aged in bottle for a period before release, -to make them ready to drink and food friendly-.Importer: Vintage Point, Sonoma, CA; www.vintagepoint.com