Sylvan Springs “Cyril’s Reserve” Shiraz 2006 Monday, Apr 7 2008
Tasting Notes and Australia and McLaren Vale and Variety and Red and shiraz et al
An inaugural release I think, because I cannot see any mention of it on their website. And though the bottle shot shows a conventional Stelvin seal, this wine is actually dressed smartly in a Stelvin Tux, oh, I mean Stelvin Lux.
A great nose, showing red fruits, milk chocolate, red liquorice, plums, vanillan oak, dusty tannins and a bit of cassia bark. The palate is initially very smooth and approachable, with deceptively soft tannins and supple red fruits, but with time the wine firmed up a bit, and it also displayed a very pleasing richness and a touch of oakiness. Good length and finely balanced. Drank well for four or five hours and also looked good on the second night. Needs two or three years to settle.
Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Mar08
Alcohol : 15.0%
Price : $40
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2011 - 2016+
Source : Winery Sample
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