Taltarni treasure
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Taltarni Old Vine Estate Shiraz 2022, Pyrenees, AUD $50
Taltarni is a treasured Victorian winery. I often hear Ben Portet talking about his father, Dominque Portet’s time spent here where the French man steered the winery to greatness. It’s been a while since I’ve tasted a Taltarni, and it was great to be reacquainted. A potential contender for my Christmas table, in a few years.
Dark chocolate, mulch, raspberry licorice, roasted fennel and Christmas cake spices mesmerise on the nose. On the palate, the heady mix of flavours continues while remaining buoyant and fresh. It’s nicely composed and holds great synergy between oak and fruit. Seamless and even, although it’s still quite young. This spicy shiraz deserves an office corner in your cellar…with views! (Screwcap)
Score: 96 ★★★★★ – view original tasting note
Alcohol: 14.5%
Ageing: now to 2035
Food: steak frites with béarnaise sauce
Stockists: Taltarni Wines
Ranked: #4 of 132 2022 Shiraz from Victoria
Awarded:Â Top Rank