Ratings

Teal Lake Shiraz

Winery: Teal Lake

Year: 2003

Type: Red

Country: Australia (South Eastern)

Grape Variety: Shiraz

Note:

Alcohol: 13.5%

Mevushal: Yes

Date Reviewed: 4/24/06

Color: 2 (of 3)

Note: A deep, dark, heavy-looking purple color shows it's not really very old.

Aroma: 5.5 (of 7)

Note: A mild fruity berry aroma is overpowered by a strong spicy balsamic scent. This is typical for a Shiraz but this makes it seem a bit one-dimensional.

Taste: 8.5 (of 10)

Note: It's very spicey and dry with a good length. There's a slight berry flavor in the middle surrounded by oak and a strong spicy finish. I'm not a big Shiraz fan, but I like this one, perhaps because it's quite dry. It's not a wine that would age well so drink it early and be careful what foods you pair it with. Don't pair this with a mild-flavored dish or it will overpower it.

Total: 16 (of 20)

Food: I don't cook with my wok often enough, but when I do I make a pretty good spicy chicken dish with garlic sauce that would go well with this Shiraz.

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