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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier 2011 Shiraz/Viognier, Victoria |
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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier combines the vision of Anthony J. Terlato, the founder of luxury importer and marketer Terlato Wines International, and Michel Chapoutier, the esteemed Rhône grower and vintner whose compelling wines have been exalted by critics around the world. The origin of the Terlato & Chapoutier partnership in Australia dates back to 1998, when Chapoutier enthusiastically told Terlato about a top vineyard site in Australia. Located on an eastern-facing slope on the southern edge of the Pyrenees Hills in western Central Victoria, the region’s soil could produce "great wines," according to Chapoutier. An impressive offering, this is a unique blend, using the Côte Rôtie tradition of combining 5% Viognier with Syrah, which produces a spicy, aromatic wine. The vines are planted on 19th century French rootstock, so yields are low and the grapes concentrated and deeply flavored. After destemming, fermentation takes place in cement and stainless steel tanks. Maceration is extended up to 3 weeks in order to give the wine the structure and added richness required for aging and stability. The Viognier grapes are added during fermentation to brighten the must and bring out the flavors. The finished wine shows deep color and intense aromas of red and black berries, gingersnap and black pepper spice. On the palate the wine is full and concentrated but lively and ripe. It shows blackberry, dark chocolate, Indian spice and there's a brooding cedary charter that carries though and lingers on the finish for quite a while. Robert Parker just scored this 93 points.
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 4.0Cote Rotie Character with Aussie Fruit! By Westchester Wine Guy from Wine Express - Pairs Well With:
- Beef, Game
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