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2008 Colonial Estate Richard Lander Shiraz
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Wine Details
Winery
Colonial Estate
Vintage
2008
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Region
- Barossa Valley
Alcohol (%)
15
Purchase Price ($)
25
Editor review
1 review
2008 Colonial Estate Richard Lander Shiraz
Wine Rating
92
A very dark red to purple in colour, the nose is steeped in oak, as is the case with most of Colonial Estate's wines, there is however ripe plum and cinnamon influences that more than hold their own.
The palate shows good elegance and is lighter on it's feet than the nose suggests, with spicy dark cherry and plum slowly building in concentration as it combines with firm tannins. The finish has excellent length that is capped off by rich cedary oak.
The palate shows good elegance and is lighter on it's feet than the nose suggests, with spicy dark cherry and plum slowly building in concentration as it combines with firm tannins. The finish has excellent length that is capped off by rich cedary oak.
When to Drink
Optimal Drinking
2013 - 2017
Date Reviewed
08 27, 2011
PE
Patrick Eckel