Shirvington

McLaren Vale Shiraz

9.16 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

2011, not a good year for Cabernets in the Barossa, ok in McLaren Vale but the Shiraz's excelled. Not the best year but good quality. Dark cassis, blackberries, expresso, dark cherries, full tannins...sticky, fine & dark, black plum, whispers of blue fruits, rhubarb, dry cranberries, caramel, light vanilla, soft warm spices, soft leather, crushed rocks, dry red florals, nice acidity and a finish that is simultaneously ripe and dry.

2011, not a good year for Cabernets in the Barossa, ok in McLaren Vale but the Shiraz's excelled. Not the best year but good quality. Dark cassis, blackberries, expresso, dark cherries, full tannins...sticky, fine & dark, black plum, whispers of blue fruits, rhubarb, dry cranberries, caramel, light vanilla, soft warm spices, soft leather, crushed rocks, dry red florals, nice acidity and a finish that is simultaneously ripe and dry.

Apr 9th, 2017
K S
9.3

Decant numerous times 2011 dry cork. A little sediment in bottle. Once aerated delicious with sausage and polenta lasagna. No ricotta.

Decant numerous times 2011 dry cork. A little sediment in bottle. Once aerated delicious with sausage and polenta lasagna. No ricotta.

Oct 31st, 2020
Hernan L

This is a profound wine, with lots of oak and alcohol. Full-bodied, with a beautiful nose, and a long finish. After 7 years, drinks as if it was bottled yesterday. One of the greatest values I’ve seen/tasted.

This is a profound wine, with lots of oak and alcohol. Full-bodied, with a beautiful nose, and a long finish. After 7 years, drinks as if it was bottled yesterday. One of the greatest values I’ve seen/tasted.

Mar 11th, 2018
Larry

Larry had this 4 years ago

Larry had this 4 years ago

Feb 13th, 2021
Ryan Fissell

Ryan had this 7 years ago

Ryan had this 7 years ago

Feb 8th, 2018
Scott Robidoux

Scott had this 7 years ago

Scott had this 7 years ago

Jan 15th, 2018