Peel Estate Shiraz 2010 (WA)

[Waiters Friend]

G'day

Peel Estate produces consistent and generally long-living Shiraz (see http://forum.auswine.com.au/viewtopic.p ... el#p128357) and this is their new release (so 2010 is the current vintage). 15% alcohol, and it's bottled under screwcap.

Not surprisingly, this is a pretty big wine. Deep purple in colour, with the nose having cedar / vanilla, black pepper and spices, and lots of dark fruits jumping out of the glass. The palate is textured (possibly due to 'minimal filtration' as well as the chunky tannins) and full bodied, finishing long and rich, with mocha and black fruits. The alcohol betrays the wine by being slightly hot, but that aside, this is a typical Peel Shiraz.

The price has snuck up a little, but this is worth the dollars.

Cheers
Allan

[Waiters Friend]

Tasting this wine 6 months later (why did I do this? It needs years), I'd add a little more commentary around the nose. Cloves, fresh black plums, more black pepper than last time. The palate is also more plummy than before - fresh black plums as per the nose. Texture is thinning out a little, and the acid is prominent.

Can someone remind me to open another one in 4 years' time, please? I'm wasting my hard-earned if I open them sooner.

[Waiters Friend]

Tasting this wine 6 months later (why did I do this? It needs years), I'd add a little more commentary around the nose. Cloves, fresh black plums, more black pepper than last time. The palate is also more plummy than before - fresh black plums as per the nose. Texture is thinning out a little, and the acid is prominent.

Can someone remind me to open another one in 4 years' time, please? I'm wasting my hard-earned if I open them sooner.

I managed to wait (not quite) 4 years before opening another 2010. It's hitting its stride now, and has filled out into what I would expect from a Peel Estate Shiraz.

The nose has developed dark plums, cloves, vanilla, and pepper has faded into the background. There's vanilla as well, and it has a faint touch of leather. The palate is full, rich and warm, with lots of dark fruits, tannins starting to integrate but still firm, and a slight glycerol leading to a long finish.

This will plateau for years yet, and may not have reached its peak. Maybe I'll look at another one in a year or so.

Cheers
Allan