Peter Jorgensen Epiphany VI i Show Reserve Shiraz (6x 750mL) Barossa

Winery Tasting Notes

Colour

The colour is deep inky red / black through the core with dark crimson and violet hues glimmering on the rim.

Aroma

The bouquet is powerfully intense with fleshy dark plum and rhubarb fruit at the fore giving way to earthy herbs, nettles and tomato leaf. As the layers unfold, the deeper, more complex characters appear of nutmeg, toasted oak and licorice spice. The alcohol is apparent but nicely balanced adding a lift to the subtle aromas of cedarwood and vanilla.

Palate

As with many wines of this caliber it opens with a punch. Rich ripe fruit combined with leather and spice complexity. Its multi layered and continually reveals subtle intricacies of confection, stewed fruit, oak and ground coffee. The initial palate is big and powerful, the tannins are firm but nicely integrated on the middle with a long and savoury finish. It’s a sensual feast that lingers in anticipation of the next sip.

Food Matching

A wine of this quality is an experience and will be at home with the finest of fine dining or simply pour a generous serve into a tall, wide bowled glass, allow it to breathe for 20 minutes and indulge in an organoleptic feast for the senses. Try it with a starter of Foie Gras on water crackers followed by rare roast lamb with seeded mustard, steamed asparagus and creamy mashed potatoes.