The Bowen family have been in the Coonawarra district for about 40 years and it continues to evolve. Doug and Joy Bowen's daughter, Emma, is now involved in the winemaking. They only produce a Chardonnay, Shiraz and, of course, Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard is in the prime terra rossa soils of Coonawarra and perfectly display the terrior of the region. The red wines are made so as to show true varietal characteristics with plenty of flavour but with a lovely elegance and approachability. This wine fits this descriptor perfectly.
This colour of this wine is dense, deep and inky. The nose has brilliant blue/black fruit and licorice aromas with a terrific violet lift (you could be mistaken for thinking there was a touch of viognier included). The nose flows through to the palate being silky smooth with a subtle vanilla oak touch and that slight pepper characteristic you expect from cool climate shiraz. An outstanding wine which I'm glad I bought 6 of. It is around the $30-35 mark but is regularly found discounted to below $30.
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Until next time but remember to live simply, laugh often, wine alot.
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