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Tasting Notes
Fraser’s eleventh rendition of ‘Little Wine’ is assembled from 7 consecutive seasons and offers a tender and lithe feel with just-ripe fruits and roasted herbs foiling a plush earthen belly and comfy texture. Its loose-knit nature make it conveniently approachable and for Fraser’s taste is best enjoyed whilst primal and vital over the next year or two.
An unvintaged ‘assemblage’ composed of casks from 2021 (46%), 2020 (18%), 2019 (16%), 2018 (2%), 2017 (9%), 2016 (5%) & 2015 (4%). Exclusively sourced from five treasured plots within the Hoffmann’s ‘Dallwitz’ vineyard from vines planted in 1996, 1995, 1960, 1927 & the oldest vines planted prior to 1912.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex
Classification: Red
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: NV
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, Barossa Valley
Alcohol %: 13.5%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
98 / 100"Lots of blackberry and black cherry fruit here, with iodine, bay leaves and some graphite. Iron, too. Firm and wonderfully fresh, with a medium to full body and a muscular tannin frame. Length and density here. Blend of 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015. Bottled October 2021."
- James Suckling
