Wallace 2016 Shiraz-Grenache, Barossa Valley Ben Glaetzer

Wallace er lavet på 80% Shiraz og 20% Grenache fra det eksklusive Ebenezer-distrikt i Barossa Valley. Duften er kompleks med intens bærfrugt, orangeskal, vanille og mineraler. Smagen er saftig med stor fylde, og munder ud i en lang, varm finish. En vin, der både giver stor umiddelbar nydelse, men som også opfordrer til fordybelse. En fornem ledsager til retter med oksekød, lam, kraftigt fjerkræ eller dyrevildt.

92 Point - Anthony Gismondi: "The 2016 has to be among the best vintages of Wallace we have tasted over the years... Fantastic value and ready to drink."

91 Point - James Suckling: "An attractive, ripe and red-fruited blend that delivers freshness and supple, juicy appeal. The palate is easygoing with smooth tannins, which are carrying a lot of tangy raspberry flavors."

91 Point - Robert Parker: "It is the same blend that the past two vintages have been, but it seems a touch darker and richer on the nose and palate, if perhaps a little less complex and nuanced. It's still a solid mouthful of bold Barossa fruit, leaning toward black cherries in this vintage, with a slightly creamy mouthfeel and a long, supple finish".

18 Point - Oldenburgs Vinguide: ”Den virker mere rund og poleret end 2015’eren, mere raffineret og peberkrydret, men med samme lidenskabelige saft og solbeskinnede charme. Det er igen Shiraz og Grenache, denne gang klart domineret af Shiraz’ viltre krydderier, mens det er Grenache, der har skaffet den overlegne elegance. Saft, kraft og krydderier. Den er drikkelig nu, men også gemmelig. Velbalanceret velsmag, skrev jeg om 2015’eren – det passer også på denne muskuløse charmetrold."

94 Point - Nicks Wine Merchants: "Totally opaque black red core with a bright purple red hue. Lifted aromatics of raspberries and blackberries tinged with liquorice float from the glass followed by lightly scorched vanillin cedar, a hint of earth and spice. The palate possesses terrific fruit purity and richness within its medium bodied frame delivering succulent flavours of ripe dark raspberries, blackberries, and liquorice over a back drop of vanillin cedar and faint earth finishing with a burst of spicy pepper characters. Velvet smooth, perfectly integrated tannins. Long aftertaste."