Thankfully, this shiraz is far from taking up space.

The nose and palate both have loads of berries, spice and just enough acidity to lift the flavors out of their own weight. That’s impressive, because this is no thin wine (which is more impressive, considering the cost).

Adding to the mix is a nice dose of oak. It’s not big and woody, but there’s definitely some complexity and structure added thanks to a little time spent in barrels.

This wine could also spend a little time in a cellar, but there’s no reason to wait on it. Like a kangaroo in a boxing ring, it’s ready to go as soon as you ring the bell. (I recommend tonight’s dinner bell.)

Cheers,
TSW

Isn’t wine confusing enough? What’s with Ravenswood putting this red out?

Ravenswood, as I’m sure you know, is famous for a cool label and great Sonoma, California-based wines (especially zinfandel). Well, now it has invaded Australia and proven it knows a thing or three about that country’s national red: shiraz.

And just to ensure it blends in with the local crowd, Ravenswood changed its cool label of interlocking ravens to include a little native Aussie wildlife. Of course, that’s not enough to make a wine worth making. If you’re gonna infiltrate a new country and make wine from its own grapes, it has to be a great vino, too. Otherwise you’re just taking up space.