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97
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Tasting Notes
Secret Deal Icon Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 offers a bold and luxurious taste of one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. This Shiraz captivates with its deep, dark ruby color, drawing you into a sensory experience rich with aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries. Subtle hints of chocolate, vanilla, and spice add complexity, reflecting the wine’s meticulous aging in both new and seasoned French and American oak barrels.
Crafted through open fermentation with an extended maceration, this 14.8% ABV wine delivers a full-bodied and luscious palate. The velvety tannins perfectly balance the juicy fruit profile, creating a harmonious and indulgent finish that lingers elegantly. This expression truly embodies the power and finesse that Barossa Valley Shiraz is renowned for.
With a prestigious score of 97 points from Sam Kim, who describes it as "powerfully expressed and immediately appealing," this vintage is a testament to the winery’s expertise, backed by over 160 years of winemaking heritage. The Barossa Valley is famed for its warm climate and rich soils, which contribute to the wine’s intense flavor profile and depth.
Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future indulgence, the Secret Deal Icon Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 promises a captivating experience for those who appreciate a refined yet robust Australian Shiraz.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, Barossa Valley
Alcohol %: 14.0%
Cellaring: 10-15 Years
Scores
97 / 100"Powerfully expressed and immediately appealing, the wine shows blackberry, mulberry, Asian spice and cedar characters on the nose. The palate is equally satisfying with awesome weight and richly textured mouthfeel, splendidly structured by loads of fine tannins, making it sturdy and opulent simultaneously. At its best: now to 2038"
- Sam Kim