Tournon Pyrenees Shiraz 750 ML

Wine Advocate 88 points - Impressively rich and full-bodied, the 2013 Shay’s Flat Vineyard Shiraz features earth, cola and espresso notes that linger on the velvety finish. It’s a dense, savory style that resembles a solid Rhone offering rather than stereotypical Australian fruit. But then again, that’s what the diversity of Victoria offers..June/2018 James Suckling 93 points - This is a solid and chewy shiraz with blackberry and dried meat character. Graphite. Full body and flavorful. Coffee and spice undertones. A little austere. Try in 2019. Screw cap..July/2017 Members of the Chapoutier family have been working in the Rhone valley since 1808. A distant ancestor, Polydor Chapoutier, was the first to buy vines here, shifting from being a simple grape grower to making and trading his own wine. The pioneering spirit was already part of the family tradition. Michel, now in his forties, manages an exceptional Estate, a land rich in history and tradition. Passionately interested in expressing the character of the soil, Michel has found the means to give free rein to his convictions. A new era for the winery, welcoming changes that link traditions of the past with Michel’s daring convictions. A matter of time. Much as with every natural element, what matters is weather and earth, roots, vines and fruit. This is the basis for all the diversity and generosity of Maison M. Chapoutier.