2011 Chapel Hill The Chosen Road Block Shiraz
G 93
Deep crimson. Fragrant dark cherry, chinotto, cola with hints of vanilla/ marzipan. Medium-powered, fresh and supple with ample dark cherry, blackberry pastille fruits, fine lacy/velvety textures and attractive vanilla/marzipan notes. Finishes graphite firm and minerally with tobacco notes. Lovely complexity, weight and balance. Drink now–2030, 14% alc 2010 Chapel Hill The Chosen Road Block Shiraz G 92 Deep crimson. Developed blackberry, black olive, earthy aromas with hint of flint. Muscular palate with developed blackberry, blackcurrant earthy flavours, sinewy tannins, attractive inky density, some roasted walnut notes and fresh long acidity. Finishes firm and tight. A vigorous claret-like wine with attractive volume and persistent ferruginous notes. Drink now–2036, 14.0% alc 2009 Chapel Hill The Chosen Road Block Shiraz G 94 Deep crimson. Complex blackberry, dark chocolate graphite aromas with hints of chinotto and spice. Concentrated and supple with blackberry, praline, chinotto flavours, fine gravelly textures and integrated roasted walnut notes. Finishes muscular/gritty firm with liquorice/mint notes. Very good buoyancy, richness and volume. Heat and dust. Drink now– 2034, 14.5% alc
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