Mother Tongue Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 2016 weingut alzinger light smoke

light smoke

This release is based on 2019 and 40% a perpetual reserve that goes back to 2004

This is really very good for the vintage

enjoyably fresh

It has an extraordinary capacity to display an intensely seductive nose—complex and full of refinement

Mother Tongue Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 2016 weingut alzinger light smokeThis is a big yet balanced wine from 80 year old Shiraz vines. What first stands out is the umami, earthy beetroot and mushroom aromas, which weave between tangy rhubarb, currant and blueberry fruit, and the notes of the pan scrapings of roast veggies with dried herbs to match. There's a good lick of chocolaty, cola like oak, too. The palate is tangy, if a bit oaky. Tannins are fine and talc like, well integrated with the plush fruit. Drink now with a