Last night we had a bottle of Tar & Roses Heathcote Shiraz - 2008 - It was wonderful. This is what one of the write-ups say about the wine: "The larger volume of shiraz comes from the Cambrian soil of Heathcote; while the smaller parcel, although from Heathcote comes from much tougher grantic soils. The first is rounder, fuller, fruit driven wine, while the later is more restrained and elegant. The elegance of the cabernet Sauvignon from the Strathbogie ranges, tempers the intensity of the combined shiraz characters, adding balance and structure.
Deep ruby red in colour with pink hues. A nose of sweet mulberry and warm earth, with vanilla cream sponge cake. A palate of blood plums and beetroot, sweet and savoury with silky smooth tannins. Flavours linger on with great length, structure and texture.
What the critics think
“2006 – From the Heathcote region of Victoria. This seamless and almost restrained wine, that delivers its impressive palate with a degree of subtlety and finesse. The palate has a dusty earthiness woven into the primary savoury plum flavours.”
Ray Jordan – The West Australia – Top Aussie Reds to drink this winter"
Deep ruby red in colour with pink hues. A nose of sweet mulberry and warm earth, with vanilla cream sponge cake. A palate of blood plums and beetroot, sweet and savoury with silky smooth tannins. Flavours linger on with great length, structure and texture.
What the critics think
“2006 – From the Heathcote region of Victoria. This seamless and almost restrained wine, that delivers its impressive palate with a degree of subtlety and finesse. The palate has a dusty earthiness woven into the primary savoury plum flavours.”
Ray Jordan – The West Australia – Top Aussie Reds to drink this winter"
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