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2006 Gemtree Vineyards White Lees Shiraz (Screwcap)

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July 3, 2022 - $16

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RATINGS

92Jeb Dunnuck

...aromatics of deep black and blue fruits, flowers, licorice, and white chocolate on the nose, with more minerality, underbrush, and floral notes...medium to full bodied on the palate with a brilliant, full texture, notable balance, good acidity, and long, clean finish.

91Vinous / IWC

Ripe blackberry and boysenberry aromas are complicated by notes of licorice, cola and musky flowers. Broad and velvety, with deep black and blue fruit and candied floral flavors and slow-building tannins.

17Jancis Robinson

Very dark, sweet and powerful. Really zesty!

REGION

Australia, South Australia, McLaren Vale

South Australia is the nation’s most important wine region. South Australia is to Australia what California is to the U.S. About half of Australia’s wine comes from South Australia and many of the country’s most acclaimed producers are there. Wineries based in South Australia include Penfolds Grange, Torbreck, Amon Ra, Henschke and Jacob’s Creek. The prestigious Barossa Valley is located in South Australia, and is often compared to Napa Valley because it is gorgeous topography covered in grape vines. First farmed by 19th century German-speakers who immigrated from what is now Poland, the Barossa Valley is the crown jewel of the region. South Australia has widely varying climates, from very hot, dry areas to cooler, high altitude areas. There are more than 150,000 acres of vineyards in South Australia, with more being planted each month. Shiraz is king, though the region also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Semillon.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.