Cape Barren | Wild Goose Shiraz 2004

PV Tasting Notes

Bright medium ruby. Penetrating aromas of blackberry, blueberry, liquorice, pepper, and melted chocolate. Dense, sweet and aromatic in the mouth, with spicy vanillin and peppery nuances and a firm acid backbone. Finishes sweet, firm, bright and very long. Tasted Jan 2007

89 points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate
An intense blueberry note as well as hints of toasty oak, liquorice, and chocolate emerge from the 2004 Shiraz Wild Goose. Full-bodied with terrific purity, layers of flavour, and a soft, unctuous finish.
 

This gorgeous Australian red is best served with T-bone steak, roast fore rib, well hung game (Venison, Hare, Rabbit) strong Cheese’s e.g. parmesan, Pasta dishes with strong or piquant sauces, alternatively truffle or porcini fungi sauce, beef stew’s, stroganoff, cassoulet, stuffed cabbage, Chilli, BBQs, or kebabs and will stand up to most curry.

The vineyard holdings of Cape Barren owners Brian Ledgard and Peter Matthews, extends to some 150 acres in McLaren Vale. Their vineyard at Blewitt Springs was the source for several icon McLaren Vale wines during the 1990’s. In 1999 Peter and Brian created Cape Barren Wines to selectively use their vineyard resources and create their own icon wine – the Cape Barren Old Vine Shiraz. Brian Light was given the role of winemaker to craft the Cape Barren Old Vine Shiraz. From vintage 2003 Brian’s role has expanded to include the Wild Goose Shiraz and the GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre), all made from McLaren Vale grown grapes. Cape Barren wines will always be a McLaren Vale focused producer aiming at super-premium and icon class wines. Whilst Brian and Peter have the capability to make over 50,000 cases of wine from their vineyard holdings, their focus will be on creating only the best wines that showcase the varieties and vineyard sites capable of expressing the unique flavours and textures of McLaren Vale.