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WINEMAKER'S NOTES
This is an excellent example of the Margaret River Shiraz style. It is medium bodied, with very attractive spice and white pepper fruit with a fine and elegant persistent palate. Fine and warm vintage conditions prevailed – ideal for this variety in the region.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Deep crimson red purple.
Aroma: Fragrant and lifted aromas of spice and pepper with a hint of fine French oak.
Palate: Spicy Shiraz initial flavours leading to a fine textured middle palate with nicely resolved tannins. A persistent finish completes a fine medium bodied style.
Food matching: Weber roasted lamb or beef.
Cellaring: Cellar up to 3 years with confidence.
Alcohol: 14.0% Standard drinks: approx 8.3
MEDALS for Shiraz 2008
Margaret River Wine Show
November 2009
BRONZE
Melbourne Royal Wine Show
November 2009
BRONZE
MEDALS for Shiraz 2007
Australian Small Winemakers Show
October 2009
BRONZE
REVIEWS for Shiraz 2007
Ray Jordan's WA Wine Guide 2009
November 2008
Seductive and perfumed aromas of plums and black cherry with savoury, spicy characters. The palate is rich and full with some assertive tannins and oak. Good fruit intensity. A wine that will continue to benefit from a few more years in the cellar. 88/100
James Halliday 2009 Wine Companion
August 2008
4 Glasses. Fresh redcurrant, spice and and quite lifted; medium bodies with good flavour and persistance on the finish. 87 Points Drink to 2012
Winestate Magazine
Best of the West
May/June 2008
5 Stars and Top of Category
Such an elegant wine; it's long, lingering and perfectly balanced. Full of cool, spicy, peppery dark berry aromas and flavours with ripe, full tannins to complement. Has length and structure.
The West Australian
April 2008
The Swings & Roundabouts portfolio is swelling and this is a terrific value-for-money quality wine. Intriguing mix of light cedar, plum and liquorice on the nose of this powerful statement of Margaret River shiraz. Palate is firm with strong, fine tannins and good length.
89/100 Ray Jordan Fresh
Reviews for Swings Shiraz 2004
Sunday Times Magazine
Perth, June 2006
Swings & Roundabouts 2004 Shiraz. Situated at the old Wildwood premises on Caves Road, Swings & Roundabouts is worth checking out. This medium-bodied Shiraz with ripe, sweet fruit is fragrant, soft, round, and gluggable. Peter Forrestal STM
Medals:
Double GOLD – San Francisco International Wine Competition
SILVER – Perth Royal Show
SILVER – London Intl Wine Challenge.
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