Taylor's Jaraman Shiraz 2009
I used to drink a fair bit of Taylor's in the UK - somewhat unknowingly as it was under the Wakefield brand. Taylor's is one of Australia's First Families of Wine, and its Jaraman label represents those wines made with a cross-regional composition. This being 80% Clare and 20% McLaren Vale fruit.
Black and brooding, the wine spends a fair bit of time in oak - 12 months, all American, 10% new, 80% 1-3 years old (can only assume the remaining 10% is 3+ years).
The oak is evident on the nose, along with some coffee-mocha and plum. Entry shows a wine that's medium-full bodied, certainly not thick and syrupy like some you encounter. Further fruit encountered on the palate: cherry, red berries and a touch of cassis.
The finish is decent too, some residual oak and vanilla an initial entrée to further red fruit; a touch of warmth at the back of the throat a little noticeable - a product of its vintage - but not distracting. All up fair persistence of flavour - a continuance of some tannic presence. An all round easy drinker.
You'll certainly find this wine cheaper than its RRP and its often a feature on many by the glass wine lists. You could do much worse than overlook this.
Source: Sample
Price: $30 RRP
Alcohol: 14.9%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.taylors.com.au
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