Spinifex Esprit 2007

A blend of Shiraz (36%), Grenache (26%), Mataro (25%), Carignan (7%) and Cinsault (6%). Complex aromatics of red currents, sour cherry, pomegranate and hints of freshly roasted coffee. Medium to full bodied, fresh dry palate with layers of intense red fruit, dried herbs and spice flavours. Lingering finish with a firm tight structure. At our recent tasting, Pete Schell, winemaker, declared that if he could only ever make one wine again, this would be it, he’d “die a happy man”. Like the name says, it has truely captured his “spirit”.

Campbell Mattinson awarded the 07 Esprit as Red Blend of the Year in the Big Red wine Book 2009 -2010: “Last year’s release was super, and this just edges it out – for quality. The value is striking, too. As both a mouth-filling hit of flavour and a thrilling example of how complex a young red can be, it can’t be beaten....Brilliant wine.”

James Halliday said in his 2010 Wine Companion said: "..clearly defined raspberry fruit is backed seamlessly by spicy shiraz, and meaty mataro; palate is lively, and exhibits pronounced perfume; tightly focused and very inviting on the juicy finish. 94 points. 5 Red Star Winery".
RRP: $38 Last 3 cases.

Price: $28.50