Arete Marananga Barossa Valley Shiraz
Richard Bate’s big boy clocks in at a refreshing 14.2% alcohol, picked four weeks earlier than others who source from the same vineyard. This infuses it with a lively, vibrant acidity and delightfully firm, fine, almost mineral tannins. It’s in no way lacking in ripeness, contrasting its refreshing, calm restraint with deep black fruits, red apples, liquorice straps and violet perfume. Previously sourced from Greenock, the shift was made to Marananga for its more muscular structure and finesse. Get in quick, because this is a one off from this vineyard. Coming soon.
By Tyson Stelzer
27 Sep 2012
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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