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Normans Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

92PT DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNER OUTPOINTED $175BTL CALABRIA GRANDE RESERVE SHZ

^$ 29.99 /bottle by the straight dozen

Single bottle price ^$29^.99

Customer reviews

4.09 out of 5 stars.

Why to buy:

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNER CWSA 2017
92 POINT RATED WINE SHOWCASE MAGAZINE
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMP AWARD WINNER
OUTPOINTED CALABRIA ICONIC GRANDE RESERVE B/V SHIRAZ VALUED AT $175BTL + 97 HALLIDAY PTS
SOURCED FROM NORMANS WINES ESTABLISHED IN 1853

Specifications:

Vintage:	2016
Source/Region:	McLaren Vale, South Australia
Grape Variety:	Shiraz
Cellaring:	Drinking magnificently now but will cellar for 6-8
Bottle Top:	Stelvin
Alcohol Content:	14.00
Standard Drinks:	8.30
Rating:	92

Tasting Notes:

Bright-appealing colour with purple/red hints. Well-balanced elegant nose with soft freshly cut plum, blackberry and blueberry notes showing its youthfulness at this stage. This is complimented with star anise spice giving depth to the highly aromatic bouquet. Full and vibrant with an initial surge of juicy fruit flavours of blackberry, plum and mulberry. The oak and tannins are smooth and subtle with the under lying taste whilst some spice and natural fruit acid give length and definition. An outstanding match with all full flavoured red meat dishes. I find it goes well with the over powering delicious flavour of barbequed spare ribs!

Technical:

Sourced from multiple sites in McLaren Vale from vines aged from 35 - 80 years of age. The wine was fermented in small stainless steel fermenters to retain concentrated fruit flavours. To complete the fermentation process and maturation the wine went into mostly old oak barrels with a small percentage of new oak for a period of 12 months. This enabled the use of the finely toasted oak barrels to slowly infiltrate the highly concentrated fruit flavour creating a well-balanced yet complex tannin structure.

Accolades & Awards:

92 Point Rated Wine Showcase Magazine

"Lovely aromas with a hint of eucalypt with a black peppery lift. Has a fabulous concentration of black berry, plum palate with chewy tannins in support."

Winestate Magazine World Greatest Shiraz Challenge

"Big oaky lift to the nose with simple fruit palate, even tannins and crisp acidity."

At the China Wine & Spirit Awards 2017, the Normans Old Vine Shiraz 2016 Outpointed;

Calabria Iconic Grande Reserve B/V Shiraz 2014 (Valued at $175btl + 97 Halliday Pts)

Chateau Tanunda 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2014 (Valued at $125btl + 91 Halliday Pts)

Schild Estate Moorooroo Ltd Release Shiraz 2014 (Valued at $100btl)

D'arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2014 (Valued at $65btl + 95 Halliday Pts)

Double Gold

China Wine & Spirit Awards 2017

Silver Medal

Melbourne International Wine Competition 2017

Award Winner

China Wine & Spirit Awards Best Value 2018

Reviews:

Normans Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 55.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Billybou from Value and taste I have bought this a few times now and it never fails. Great value and it just gets better every moment it is in the glas

Date published: 2017-06-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by Happy Hippo from Drinking superbly I ordered this wine recently and glad i did. Clean and crisp shiraz drinking well now. I would definitely order it again

Date published: 2017-06-13

Rated 5 out of 5 by Lindsmargo from Fantastic value I have purchased this wine previously and it represents outstanding value. It is very smooth drinking now and capable of medium term cellaring. A magnificent quaffing wine.

Date published: 2017-05-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by Fiery from Good colour,smooth flavour This the first time I have purchased this Shiraz and It rates very highly with the previous Shiraz I have enjoyed.

Date published: 2017-05-14

Rated 5 out of 5 by Rossini from A very nice drop Great flavours, great lingering after taste. Great value. Highly recommended.

Date published: 2017-05-10

Rated 5 out of 5 by Bobbydabilda from Excellent potential First taste is very good. I expect that it will greatly improve over time.

Date published: 2017-04-11

Rated 5 out of 5 by PC1134 from Soft and smooth Shiraz beauty! Got this in a mixed dozen with their Old Vines Cab Sav. Liked the Cab, but just loved the Shiraz. Both exhibited a really smooth taste with no nasty bite, however the Shiraz just had so much more body and appeal. This is why I watched and waited till the Shiraz was eventually re-released, and then pounced on it. This is one fine wine!

Date published: 2017-03-06

Rated 4 out of 5 by Peter from Consistently good Normans have become a firm favourite in our house and their Old Vine Shiraz is an excellent example of their skill and ability to provide consistently good wine and thanks to get Wines Direct, consistently low prices.

Date published: 2018-06-19

Rated 4 out of 5 by Crosso from Good add - on!! I was offered 3 bottles as an add-on with my order and so glad I accepted. A fine shiraz from a longstanding winery.

Date published: 2018-05-26

Rated 4 out of 5 by Hughster from Good value for cellaring Leaving to lie quietly in the cellar is improving this shiraz really well

Date published: 2018-03-30

Rated 4 out of 5 by Craig from Great value wine. Drinks great now but I beleive it will get even better !!

Date published: 2018-03-15

Rated 4 out of 5 by Stefanesti from This wine has a surprisingly great balance and flavour

Date published: 2018-03-15

Rated 4 out of 5 by Dick from Suits my palate Great value for money..... I drink this wine regularly especially with a nice steak.

Date published: 2017-12-08

Rated 4 out of 5 by Stevo from A nice shiraz Have purchased this wine before and found it to be a very enjoyable Shiraz

Date published: 2017-11-15

Rated 4 out of 5 by FerretyYak from Value for money Previous vintages softened and improved if left for a copule of years. If you can manage it!

Date published: 2017-11-08

Rated 4 out of 5 by Mackie from Shiraz Very smooth, easy to drink, not much tannin, good colour

Date published: 2017-11-08

Rated 4 out of 5 by Punwin from Great features First time I have purchased this red but will definitely buy again

Date published: 2017-10-12

Rated 4 out of 5 by Jamesala from Good Values for money for a "Quaffer" At this price hard to beat for an "everyday Quaffer"

Date published: 2017-09-30

Rated 4 out of 5 by Cellarmaster from I buy this wine each year and put it down. It is a consistently good wine and matures well in cellar.

Date published: 2017-09-24

Rated 4 out of 5 by Busload from Smooth as a baby's bottom. Very easy drinking for its age. Ready to drink Now. Not bland though. Berry/plum flavours with a hint of star anise. Fill your rack with these if you want a tasty, easy drinking wine at a bargain price.

Date published: 2017-09-23

Rated 4 out of 5 by Lexus from Great taste Second time I've ordered this wine. Smooth to the palatte.

Date published: 2017-09-01

Rated 4 out of 5 by Gary from Great flavourr I love the taste of this wune i bought it three times

Date published: 2017-08-31

Rated 4 out of 5 by JBOM from Smoking Value Very very drinkable so need for talk about length nose not required for an ordinary dude.

Date published: 2017-08-31

Rated 4 out of 5 by digger dave from so good I ordered more Love this drop, shared it with a few people over a bbq and got tjr thums up

Date published: 2017-08-30

Rated 4 out of 5 by CeeGee from Nice One Very easy drinking wine with any food. I've re-ordered this wine because it is such excellent value for money.

Date published: 2017-08-24

Rated 4 out of 5 by Normcol from Great Value wine A really good wine that doesn't cost a lot. I would be happy to serve it on any occasion.

Date published: 2017-07-16

Rated 4 out of 5 by BJSquared from Typical Shiraz Appeal Sold as a quaffable red, but is much more than this. I have been congratulated on bringing a fine wine to our dinners.

Date published: 2017-07-16

Rated 4 out of 5 by DJE66 from This is the second vintage of this wine I have had Great value for money wine. I believe this to be better than previous vintage.

Date published: 2017-06-28

Rated 4 out of 5 by Cams43 from Good value for money Shiraz I have been buying this wine for a number of years and found it to be good value for money and of consistent quality.

Date published: 2017-06-25

Rated 4 out of 5 by Alpal from Smooth Shiraz Like precious vintages the wine makes for very pleasant drinking

Date published: 2017-06-25