Week 5
Name: 19 Crimes Shiraz Durif
Variety: Blend of Shiraz and Durif grapes
Region: Victoria
Country: Australia
Year: 2012
Price: $10
Food? Strawberry slices, which brightened the taste.
Description from the winery: "Dark red in the glass, its legs cascade slowly due to its concentration and power. Possessing aromas of licorice, dark fruits and vanilla, this theme carries through on the palate with loads of rich, wild fruit all wrapped in chalky, ripe tannins persistence and structure to support the concentration of flavour. A wine that boldly showcases the beauty of blending two varieties that match like hand and glove – delivering a memorable wine with loads of personality."
My Review: This wine was very tasty. The nose was heavy with blue fruits, like blackberry and plum. It smelled woody, but not oaky. The color was more pink than I anticipated. Notes of pepper and leather hit on the palette, making the wine round and chewy. However, the flavor profile really drops off at the end, with no mid or back palette experience to speak of. It's good for $10, but I don't think I'll be buying it again.
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