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A generous, mouthfilling Shiraz from highly acclaimed McLaren Vale winemaker Alexia Roberts, The Black Chook is ‘fit to bust’ with smooth, sumptuous, fresh black fruit. It’s everything you could wish for from a premium, top-notch Shiraz from Oz.
A generous, mouthfilling Shiraz from highly acclaimed McLaren Vale winemaker Alexia Roberts, The Black Chook is ‘fit to bust’ with smooth, sumptuous, fresh black fruit. It’s everything you could wish for from a premium, top-notch Shiraz from Oz.
Tasting notes
Full and fruity with rounded, juicy tannins and great length
Aroma
Ripe aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants and black pepper
The Black Chook ticks every box for what we look for in a proper Aussie Shiraz: top quality, easy drinking and delivering plenty of bang for your buck. This juicy 2015 was crafted by multi award winner Alexia Roberts – head winemaker at Penny’s Hill in the McLaren Vale. She has taken rich, old vine Shiraz from prime sites there and added a portion of fruit from Padthaway. A three hour drive southeast of Adelaide, Padthaway is where the cooler climate yields a harvest with slightly higher acidity. This keeps Black Chook lithe and lively, giving it oodles of ‘more please’ drinkability. Powerful, yet beautifully structured, it’s a great accompaniment to conviviality, as a partner to braised meats, ripe cheeses or a roasted vegetable lasagne.