David Franz, HP Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2012

79
Tasted by: Alex Hunt MW, Roger Jones, Anthony Rose
(at Decanter's June 2017 issue Australian Value Shiraz Panel Tasting, 16 Feb 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2018
Super savoury, spicy and evolved, the nose is showing a lot of oxidation and is reminiscent of an ancient tawny port. On the palate it is a juicy fruit bomb, with notes of fernet branca. It has a lovely round texture and integrated tannins, but no freshness or vibrancy of flavour.
Producer
David Franz
Brand
HP Shiraz
Vintage
2012
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Appellation
Barossa Valley
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
14.00%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
100% Syrah / Shiraz