Maxwell Ellen Street Shiraz 2009
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 11:54 pm
I first came across Maxwell Wines back in 1995 when travelling through McLaren Vale. Both the Ellen St Shiraz and the Lime Cave Cabernet piqued my interest at the time, and I have had intermittent vintages since (including the fabulous 2002 Lime Cave in double magnum).
The 2009 is a deep red / purple in colour. The nose is typical McLaren Vale shiraz, with lots of vanillan oak, blueberries, mocha / milk chocolate, and fresh red plums - just starting to develop secondary characters as befits its age. The palate is rich, with dark luscious fruit over a velvety texture, and with chunky tannins in support. A full bodied shiraz with a correspondingly full finish.
I really must get more Ellen Streets.
Cheers
Allan
The 2009 is a deep red / purple in colour. The nose is typical McLaren Vale shiraz, with lots of vanillan oak, blueberries, mocha / milk chocolate, and fresh red plums - just starting to develop secondary characters as befits its age. The palate is rich, with dark luscious fruit over a velvety texture, and with chunky tannins in support. A full bodied shiraz with a correspondingly full finish.
I really must get more Ellen Streets.
Cheers
Allan