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GCV Celtic Farm Shiraz Cabernet
2017
257
The 2017 GCV Celtic Farm Shiraz Cabernet is a really attractive Clare red blend which will repay medium term cellaring.
A degree of elegance - deep red in colour, the wine displays ripe satsuma plum and blackcurrant, a little chocolate and a hint of cedary French oak.
Reviews
93 points - Wine Orbit
Tasting Notes
Bright red with perfumed aromatics of fresh plums, red fruits with hints of bayleaf and thyme. A long and seductive palate showing why these two varieties marry so well. The Shiraz provides the sweetness and red berry fruits with a plush and velvety mid palate. The Cabernet adding the granular tannin structure and long savoury finish of green ol...
Bright red with perfumed aromatics of fresh plums, red fruits with hints of bayleaf and thyme. A long and seductive palate showing why these two varieties marry so well. The Shiraz provides the sweetness and red berry fruits with a plush and velvety mid palate. The Cabernet adding the granular tannin structure and long savoury finish of green olive and bayleaf. Oak plays a supporting role adding texture and spice.Technical Details
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular
Vineyard
Single vineyard
Varietal
48% Shiraz, 42% Cabernet, 10% Malbec. 20 months in old French barrels
When to Drink
Enjoy now or cellar for 3-6 years
14.5% Alcohol