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2022 Bleasdale The Wild Fig Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up lifted aromas of liquorice, dark raspberry and black cherry followed by some scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and plum fruits show good richness across the mid weighted palate with scorched earth and peppered dried herb elements the back drop. Fleshy fine grained tannins with a generously fruited medium length conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
A part-estate, part-grower blend of 67/26/7% shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre. The analysis of 13.5% alcohol, 6.1g/L TA and 3.46 pH are an all-up sweet spot for mouthfeel. On skins 12-14 days, matured for 6 months in used puncheons or tank (to retain freshness). Blending at different times for different purposes is part of 'the knowledge.' The wine is ridiculously good, likely to cause dribbling when tasting. And yes, another 95-pointer. Drink by 2028.
95 Points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion