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Neil Ellis Groenekloof Shiraz 2012

Tasting Notes

3/17/18
With some bottle age this has really come together nicely and is hitting its stride with a good number of years in front of it. The nose offers an intriguing assortment of nuances to the cherry and plum fruit. Subtle notes of earth, wood smoke and spices reminding of clove and cinnamon stick create an aromatic interplay with ample fruit for freshness. Perfectly balanced between the fruit, acid and tannins, the palate is medium fuller bodied with the tannins now integrated perfectly with the fruit having just the right amount of tension to hold things together on the back end, while the mid palate is smooth and suave leading to a finish that is long with a savory graphite note adding some extra nuance. This should bring a lot of good drinking pleasure over the next two-three years.

Winery: Neil Ellis
Varietal: Shiraz
SKU: 13328 Categories: ,
Bottle Size: 750 ml

$14.99

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Awards/Reviews

Tim Atkin MW
Lovely, aromatic, red-fruits nose. Subtle, refreshing and complex graphite-like mineral palate. Well balanced, with low-key winemaking. Meaty and complex.

Greg Sherwood MW
Dusty, chalky, graphite and woodsmoke notes. Minty, leafy sweet black plum and cherry spice. Textural and round, carries the alcohol well. Fragrant, sweet and complex. Palate complexity grows and grows

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