Name: Black Opal
Variety: Shiraz
Region: South Eastern Australia
Country: Australia
Year: 2011
Price: $5.95
VC review: The Black Opal wines are sourced from vineyards found in South Australia along the Limestone Coast, at Langhorne Creek and in the infamous Barossa Valley. Black Opal Shiraz is rich red in the glass. Aromas of blackberry, pepper and spice followed with rich plum flavors round out the palate. Soft tannins give structure to the fruit-driven palate.
My notes: The nose is very peppery and stings the nostrils. It is sweeter than it first lets on though, coming through with some nice berry notes and finishes smooth. I really enjoyed this wine, but did not buy it this time. I'll probably go back and get it another time though.
Food: I didn't have any with it, but I would like to try it with something spicy to see how it complements this spicy shiraz.
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