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Blackstrap McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017
McLaren Vale
For strapping, teeth staining Shiraz head for the McLaren Vale, a top Aussie region for the style. Blackstrap is a classic. It not only reflects the credentials of the region but great winemaking skills too. As dark, rich and velvety as molasses.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Mouthfilling, smooth and intense, ripe black fruits and sweet spices
Aroma
Rich, ripe, spicy black fruit aromas
When we introduced Blackstrap in 2011, it went down a storm among lovers of Australia’s richest reds. Not only for its dazzling intensity, but for its excellent value, too. All credit to Dan Parrott, our man on the ground! It’s great ‘finds’ like this that prove there’s no substitute for having a full-time buyer Down Under, working on your behalf. He sourced this powerful, velvety wine from the renowned McLaren Vale, next door to the Barossa, a region where top estates like RedHeads, D’Arenberg and Wolf Blass built their reputations. Blackstrap delivers layers of ripe berry fruit infused with the vanilla spice of oak-ageing. It’s at its best when decanted and served in large glasses with roast red meats, casseroles and summer barbecues.
For the 2016 vintage
