Tatachilla Foundation Shiraz 2002 Friday, Nov 30 2007
Tasting Notes and Australia and McLaren Vale and Variety and Red and shiraz et al
I am glad I don’t have to wear any foundation as it would give me a purple complexion (although I do know some people in the trade who like to get about wearing a touch of blue eyeshadow..). Anyway, I generally think McLaren did much better with Shiraz than the Barossa for 2002 vintage wines, of which I am not much of a fan.
Opens up a bit stinky but builds up to rich blackberry, Crème de Cassis, black licorice, flowers, black pepper, spice and truffles with a certain air of mentholated coolness. Complex and highly arousing. On the palate full bodied with a layers of fresh juicy blackberry, blackcurrant and raspberry fruit, truffles, earth, spice and licorice. Dense and velvety with fine firm ‘Greek coffee’ tannins and a long earthy black fruited finish. A wine of real character and interest.
Other vintages : 2001
Rated : 94 Points
Tasted : Nov07
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $50
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2007 - 2018
Source : Winery Sample
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