Hope Estate

Basalt Block Hunter Valley Shiraz

8.611 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.6

Light body, more Rhone like aromas and earthy note. Acidity noticeable with slightly tart fruit.

Light body, more Rhone like aromas and earthy note. Acidity noticeable with slightly tart fruit.

Oct 2nd, 2015
Rashmi Primlani

Mellow, Spicy, Soft Tannins. Drinks like a French Syrah.

Mellow, Spicy, Soft Tannins. Drinks like a French Syrah.

Jan 15th, 2015
Melissa E

Buying this

Buying this

May 3rd, 2019
Jennifer Mechling

Wonderful aroma. Smooth and velvety. No bitterness. Will definitely get again

Wonderful aroma. Smooth and velvety. No bitterness. Will definitely get again

Jan 7th, 2018
Jeff Yurcan

Just ok.

Just ok.

Jul 28th, 2017
Sara Nelson-Carlson

N: balsamic and cherries.
P: palate is more fruit forward then the nose would suggest.

N: balsamic and cherries.
P: palate is more fruit forward then the nose would suggest.

Oct 7th, 2015
Brian Parker

Brian had this 7 years ago

Brian had this 7 years ago

Nov 1st, 2017
David DelMonaco

David had this 7 years ago

David had this 7 years ago

Oct 13th, 2017
James

James had this 7 years ago

James had this 7 years ago

Oct 1st, 2017
John Humphreys

John had this 7 years ago

John had this 7 years ago

Sep 23rd, 2017