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Bridgewater Mill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2005 ($24.95)

The sum total of one parcel shiraz, one small parcel viognier, the excellent 2005 vintage and the benefit of Petaluma experience, this is further proof why shiraz loves the kiss of cool climate goodness. Seductively fragrant, a core of vanilla-daubed blackberry sings out to the senses. First the nose, and then the mouth meekly follows… An elegant and finely-textured wine, powdery tannins form the perfect canvas for those glorious yet soft plum flavours to shine, ably assisted by some musky viognier notes. Everything about this is great: the tannins, the length, the flavours on the finish, the flavours in the mouth, the way this medium-weight beauty captivates the drinker with each sip… This is a very easy wine to get lost in during the course of an evening. 17.5 www.bridgewatermill.com.au