2007 Chapel Hill 'The Vicar' Shiraz $60

One of McLaren Vale's finest wineries is going through a purple patch: the 2007 Chapel Hill Shiraz ($30) is impressive, the 2008 'Il Vescovo' Sangiovese ($20) is one of the best examples of that variety in the market place, while the flagship 2007 'The Vicar' Shiraz is a ripper.

Winemaker, Michael Fragos, knows the Vales well and has crafted this red from four vineyard blocks, the parcels from which were kept apart during fermentation and oak maturation. The making of the wine was quite traditional with aging in French (70%) and American oak (30%), about half of which was new. While it is pretty oaky at present, it is very approachable and so could be enjoyed now; yet will improve with time in the bottle. I love its riotous aromatics, its ripe lush blackberry, black cherry and dark plum flavours and seductive lush texture. This is classic McLaren Vale Shiraz of the finest quality. 

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