Everyone in the wine idustry (indulge me to generalize) has been down on the the Syrah grape from Down Under. They say it's a dying category. Sales reps can't sell it. Wine stores can't sell it. True, there is a ridiculous amount of boring mass produced Shiraz in the $8-$15 area. However, when you drink a Shiraz from an iconic vineyard like this one from Kay Brothers ($45), you'll see what a shame it is that Australian sections around the country are dwindling. These are wineries that are making wines that express the unique terroir of their vineyards and producing truthful and quality wines.
Kay Brothers is located in Australia's beautiful and tourist friendly McClaren Vale. It was founded in the late 1800's and today it is the oldest winery in McClaren Vale still family owned. The juice in the bottle we drank is from their Hillside Vineyard. It's aged in oak for a little over 2 years and then it waits for you to drink it.
Color: rich burgundy
Nose: fragrant and spicy. ripe with currants, plums, chocolate, coffee and baking spices. Just got better as it opened up.
Palate: velvety and full in the mouth. flavors mirroring the nose; roasted fruits, plum and boysenberry, chocolate covered coffee beans. Sweet tannins and long finish.
Analysis: This is a smoking good bottle of wine. I'm sorry I only bought one bottle.
Insider's note (you can find a ton of great high end Aussie wines with reduced prices - snatch them up - they're more than likely ready to drink and delicious). Drink high end Aussie wines from places like McClaren Vale and the Victoria, and you'll be a believer.
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