2016 Terre a Terre Crayeres Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
Updated
Winery
Terre a Terre
Vintage
2016
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Region
- Wrattonbully
Alcohol (%)
14.3
Purchase Price ($)
40
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Sample
The 2016 release is a blend of 88% Shiraz and 12% Cabernet Franc and has seen 10 months in 48% new French oak and a further 18 months in larger oak before spending time in the bottle prior to release. A meagre release as usual with only 4000 bottles made.
The nose enjoys the trappings of new French oak with layers spice that are lifted by plum and blackberry fruits; there is a brooding baseline of dark berry fruits with a line of tannin that is fine but coursing with earthen flare on the palate. Texturally there is significant grip and a moreishness to finish with a rhubarb like tartness that is contrasted by dark fruits and generous oak input.
The nose enjoys the trappings of new French oak with layers spice that are lifted by plum and blackberry fruits; there is a brooding baseline of dark berry fruits with a line of tannin that is fine but coursing with earthen flare on the palate. Texturally there is significant grip and a moreishness to finish with a rhubarb like tartness that is contrasted by dark fruits and generous oak input.