d'Arenberg Vintage Fortified Shiraz

Notes - Upon release, d’Arenberg’s Vintage Fortified Shiraz, traditionally just known as “Vintage Port", has a consistent deep, intense purple almost black colour matched by just as intense aromas of ripe, spicy shiraz fruit, combined with a lifted (and slightly ‘taily’) brandy spirit. Spicy blackberry, mulberry, plum and blackcurrant fruit smells are also evident on the structured young palate. The initial attack of primary shiraz fruit flavours combined with the light brandy spirit ensure the palate is rich, intense and full flavoured, especially in the middle, all before a rich, drying astringency from the fruit tannins leaving no lingering sweetness on the finish. With significant bottle age, d’Arenberg’s Vintage Fortified Shiraz gains extraordinary complexity. The intense young colour become a lighter more ruby red initially then quite amber. Fruit and brandy spirit integrate making way for chocolate, coffee, walnut even hints of liquorice and anise smells. Serve at room temperature, decanted now or cellared for the next 3-30 years, by itself by the fireside or with strong mature cheese. Traditionally Stilton, but also goes well with rich cakes such as Christmas cakes and chocolate. Also goes well with cigars and coffee.
 
     

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