The Black Craft Shiraz 2023
The Black Craft Shiraz 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Barossa Valley, Australia), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, venison.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia Yakima Valley Syrah 2020 | £17.25 | |||
| Figuiere Premiere de Figuiere Red 2023 Figuière · Provence | £16.99 | |||
| Louis Cheze Syrahvissante Collines Rhodaniennes 2024 Louis Cheze · Rhône | £16.96 | |||
| Syrah, Terres de Mandrin, Jeanne Gaillard 2024 Pierre Gaillard · Rhône | £17.80 |
This Shiraz is sourced from the finest available vineyard sites across the premium Northern Barossa Valley including for the most part Greenock, Western Ridge and Ebenezer. Aged 11 months in a variety of oaks, all American and French, new and old, around 35% new. A compelling, dark and rich chocolately beast. A blend unique to Boutinot, this is a classic Barossa Shiraz with intense savoury flavours of thick blackberry compote, black pepper and typical iron-rich beefy flavours. Not a hint of jam here, no sweetness, this is serious Shiraz for grown-ups with balanced acidity, a touch of cocao powder in the finish and tremendous length.