Xanadu, Next of Kin Shiraz, Margaret River

Coravin Session #5 - Australian Shiraz : [From Coravin, screwcap] The appearance is clear and medium ruby in colour. Tears are visible. The nose is clean. The aromas have a medium intensity and show notes of black fruit (blackberry, bramble), bottle age (roast beef, savoury, vegetal), pungent spice (black pepper), and herbal characteristics (eucalyptus). The wine is developing. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acidity, high alcohol, and a full body. The high level tannins are suede-like …

This is great value for money. Delicious sun on the palate - but not too much. Instead of the old cassis, I sense an almost Sangiovese/cherry feel to it. Discrete yet present acidity. Make sure to taste it chilled - like 40 minutes in the fridge, and you will get a much better wine out of it.