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Spring Seed Scarlet Runner Shiraz 2014
McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaAll Spring Seed Wines are made with organically grown McLaren Vale grapes planted in the early 1970s. The winery describes 2014 as a gentleman’s vintage “Everything came in slowly and in order, not like the mad rush of 2013.” The shiraz is mostly barrel fermented (open top) with a small portion done in stainless steel. The wood is mainly old with a few new barrels in the mix to bolster the fruit rather than over ride it. The result is a dusty, fruity red with black cherry and blueberry fruits flecked with liquorice and chocolate powder. The texture is silky, the finish soft with a touch of spice and acidity. A lovely dinner red, think spatchcock chicken, or grilled lamb chops or for the vegetarian portabello with leeks and spinach.Tasted: 16 November 2015Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $37.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
| ON | $35.00 | 750ml | |
| AB | $35.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
