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90
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Tasting Notes
"Tatachilla was reborn in 1995 but has had a tumultuous history going back to 1903. Between then and ’61 the winery was owned by Penfolds; it was closed in ’61 and reopened in ’65 as the Southern Vales Co-operative. In the late ’80s it was purchased and renamed The Vales but did not flourish; in ’93 it was purchased by local grower Vic Zerella and former Kaiser Stuhl chief executive Keith Smith. After extensive renovations, the winery was officially reopened in ’95 and won a number of tourist awards and accolades. It became part of Banksia Wines in 2001, in turn acquired by Lion Nathan in ’02. In ’17 it (along with all wine brands owned by Lion Nathan) was acquired by Accolade. Exports to all major markets." - James Halliday
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: 1998
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, McLaren Vale
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Cellaring: Drink Now
Scores
90 / 100"Dark, deep red; there is typically abundant blood plum, cherry and spice fruit married with vanilla oak on the bouquet; the palate is rich and concentrated, with plum, chocolate and vanilla flavours supported by persistent tannins. Will improve with further bottle age."
- James Halliday
