Arranmore 2005 Shiraz Last Row
Unlike many wine reviewers, I try not to post about wines that you cannot purchase because
- the winery is sooo small you have to visit it to get wines
- the production is soo small ... it is not clear if there is any left after the wine maker gets his/her allocation there is any left
- the vintages is long past so nobody, not even the winery has it any more
It's been 2+ years, since I bought it, and it was time to open it. My wife said she wasn't in the mood to "scale such a monumental red". Ironic, as I thought it was a rather small wine, almost reminiscent of a Pinot (Noir) on first opening.
The wine was very interesting. It was flavorful and had a richness in a light body... much like the best Burgundies (or so I'm told).
As the evening wore on, the wine got bigger. More subdued rich dark fruit with some earthy spice in a small frame, with a richness nonetheless. Not tannic but a touch of acidity. The combo made a nice food wine and also a nice solo wine. Quite nice. My score: 90.
Just don't try to find a bottle.
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