Franklin Tate Alexander's Vineyard Shiraz 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Franklin Tate
Label Name:
 
Alexander's Vineyard Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (Syrah)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter panel score 89 for Franklin Tate Shiraz (panel tasting reference); positive consumer ratings on Delectable (~8. 6/10)

Tasting Note
Ripe dark cherries, plums and blueberry with black pepper, mocha and cedar; plush texture, soft rounded tannins and a lingering cocoa-spice finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, beef steak, venison, charcuterie and aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, beef rendang, spicy Sichuan dishes and teriyaki beef

Production Method
Fermented to retain ripe fruit characters, matured in oak for mocha/vanilla complexity; finished under screw-cap.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Franklin Tate Estates of Margaret River; Alexander's Vineyard is a named site in their range; winemaker listed as Rory Clifton-Parks.