Petaluma Adelaide Hills Shiraz

Wine information: Petaluma Vineyards was established by Brian Croser in 1976, Petaluma have established a huge reputation, primarily for their Chardonnay from the Piccadilly Valley, but more recently for Riesling from the Clare Valley and a Cabernet/Merlot blend from the Coonawarra. Croser grew his empire, extending the publicly listed Petaluma Limited group by acquiring premium labels Knappstein Wines, Mitchelton, Stonier and Smithbrook, and also participated in a venture in Oregon, Argyle. In October 2001 Petaluma itself was acquired by giant Australasian brewers Lion Nathan, and Croser was appointed chairman of the Lion Nathan wine group.

Reviews: Petaluma Adelaide Hills Shiraz ..... "A briary, spicy perfume of blackberries and violets, cedar and walnuts, dried herbs and spearmint precedes a firm, oaky palate of full to medium weight. Well-ripened flavours of red cherries, redcurrants, plums and cassis reveal a slightly cooked aspect, while some plush, assertive oak sits above fine-grained and bony tannins. Good modern Rhone-like style with a future." Drink 2010-14 93 Points, Jeremy Oliver, Australian Wine Annual 2005.

"Very complex lifted aromas and flavours ex 5% Viognier; black cherry, blackberry and spice; perfect oak; excellent mouthfeel and structure. High-class wine." Best Drinkin 2017, 96 Points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2006.

 
     

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