Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier lieu dit Malakoff Shiraz 1.5L 2005

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This majestic Shiraz comes from the spectacular Malakoff estate, low-yielding (less than 1t/acre), high-concentration vineyard site in Central Victoria. Gone is the over-ripe, alcoholic in-your-face style of so many Australian shiraz wines. In its place is a medium bodied wine wrapped in a silky texture that is a revelation of what Australian shiraz can be when made by one of the great winemakers of syrah. This variety has been interpreted by two renowned wine families; Rhône master Michel Chapoutier, together with wine authority and Napa Valley vintner Anthony Terlato. The soil profile of the Malakoff vineyard is remarkably similar to that of France's northern Rhône Valley and the area's climate is ideal for growing superior quality Shiraz.

Color: Black raspberry red
Aroma: Complex with black fruit aromas (black cherry and black currant) some chocolate and toasty notes.
Taste: Explosive black berry and pomegranate-like flavors with perfectly matched tannins that give the wine a long, lasting aftertaste. A treat to drink now and will age well for 7-10 years.

Reviews:
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"A deft, expressive Shiraz, with a remarkably open texture that floats over just enough acidity to keep this refreshing and impeccably balanced. The flavors center on smoky, licorice-scented black cherry and mineral. Not like many other Aussie reds. Best from 2009 through 2015. 1,500 cases made. –HS" -Rated 93, Wine Spectator
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"Serious, backward, and formidably endowed, the 2005 Shyraz Lieu Dit Malakoff reveals notions of damp earth interwoven with plum, black raspberry, cherry, and currant fruit. Medium-bodied, pure, and elegant with good acidity, it will require 2-3 years of cellaring, and should keep for 10-12 years." -Rated 89, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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"Although this wine is clearly darker and more intensely concentrated than its little sibling, with more capacity for aging, it’s also more stern and less pretty. Blueberry and plum fruit is set off by savory spice and meat notes, with firm tannins and the potential to evolve through 2015 or beyond. — J.C. (8/1/2008)" -Rated 90, Wine Enthusiast
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"Dark ruby. Classic syrah bouquet of dark berries, underbrush, flowers and minerals, with Asian spice and oak notes adding complexity. Powerful blackberry and cassis flavors are enlivened by zesty minerality and framed by firm but harmonious tannins. Picks up a hint of candied licorice on the long, juicy finish. There's more than a suggestion of the northern Rhone here." -Rated 90, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

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