June 19, 2009

David Hickinbotham Paringa Shiraz 2007




This is an interesting Australian red that Anthony brought home to try. It is from a large winery group in Southern Australia that also provides grapes for the famed Penfolds wines. I wasn't sure if I liked this wine at first but it is definitely growing on me. I can taste the slight chocolate and coffee flavors and I like that. The pepper in it is not apparent at first but does show up in the back of your mouth. It is one of those wines that doesn't have a lot of spice but still seems to open up your sinuses. I do agree that it has a long finish, with a very fruity flavor left in your mouth. Overall a drinkable wine, but I'm not sure I'd drink it every day.

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