$399.00
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Region: Clare Valley
Grapes: Shiraz
First Glance: Smoky, Spicy, Black Fruit, Aged to perfection
The Wine:
The vineyard is called “Armagh” because the area in which it is situated was originally settled by the Irish and named after their homeland. The 8-acre vineyard was planted in 1968 and yields less than 1.2 tonnes per acre. The soil is sandy-gravel and receives an average rainfall of 24 inches per year. The Armagh has a reputation for excellence renowned throughout the world. Made from 100% Shiraz. Inky, dark red colour with purple hues. On the nose there are aromas of blackberries and vanillin oak with hints of clovey/nutmeg spice and savoury/smoky characters. The palate displays intensely concentrated dark cherry fruit, with velvety tannins, liquorice, spice and floral notes underpinned by a big structure. The rich fruit is balanced by maturation in 50% American and 50% French oak.
