Yalumba, Patchwork Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2014
90
Tasted by:
(at Decanter's June 2017 issue Australian Value Shiraz Panel Tasting, 16 Feb 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2021
Blueberries and cherries lead the nose with attractive herbal top-notes; it is halfway to a Rhone style. The palate continues this theme, with added pepper and marzipan characters that may not be traditionally Barossa but has real conviction and presence
Producer
Yalumba
Brand
Patchwork Shiraz
Vintage
2014
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Appellation
Barossa Valley
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
100% Syrah / Shiraz