The Colonial Estate

Explorateur Old Vine Shiraz

8.94 ratings

9.02 pro ratings

Barossa Valley, Barossa, 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

8.7

Dark Ruby - almost black. Meaty black olive notes with ultra ripe plum and other black fruits. Full bodied. Oak has integrated. Better than I expected. No point in further cellaring.

Dark Ruby - almost black. Meaty black olive notes with ultra ripe plum and other black fruits. Full bodied. Oak has integrated. Better than I expected. No point in further cellaring.

Sep 16th, 2021

Max Gottesfeld, FWS, CSW

9.3

2 days later the oak dropped off and then it got really good.

2 days later the oak dropped off and then it got really good.

2 people found it helpfulJan 20th, 2014

9.0

Even better on day 2...

Even better on day 2...

Dec 28th, 2016

8.7

Unfiltered, old vine Shiraz . Deep , dark fruit and spice with a balanced finish.

Unfiltered, old vine Shiraz . Deep , dark fruit and spice with a balanced finish.

Mar 9th, 2014

Paul had this 12 years ago

Paul had this 12 years ago

Nov 17th, 2012