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The Colonial Estate Explorateur Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

3 TIME GOLD MEDAL WINNING 94 POINT RATED BAROSSA VALLEY SHIRAZ

Don't Pay ^$30^.00 EACH

^$ 30.00 /bottle by the straight dozen

Single bottle price ^$30^.00

Customer reviews

4.21 out of 5 stars.

Why to buy:

3 TIME GOLD MEDAL WINNING BAROSSA SHIRAZ
OUTPOINTED PERTARINGA THE YEOMAN SHIRAZ 2015 VALUED AT $250 BTL + 95 HALLIDAY PTS
OUTPOINTED CALABRIA ICONIC GRANDE RESERVE B/V SHIRAZ VALUED AT $175BTL + 97 HALLIDAY PTS
GOLD MEDAL & 94 POINT RATED WINE SHOWCASE
PREVIOUS VINTAGES COMBINED WON 1 DOUBLE GOLD, 7 GOLD, 6 SILVER AND 15 AWARDS

Specifications:

Vintage:	2016
Source/Region:	Barossa Valley, South Australia
Grape Variety:	Shiraz
Cellaring:	Drink now or Cellar for the next 7 years
Bottle Top:	Stelvin
Alcohol Content:	14.50
Standard Drinks:	8.60
Rating:	94

Tasting Notes:

Black/purple with a vibrant purple edge. Perfectly balance nose focused around a core of plum and blackberry, hints of violets and spice. Mouth filling with rich black fruit and great balance of flavour. Subtle violet, earth and black pepper notes surround the Plum and blackberry backbone. The oak integration is seamless and the tannins are subtle and ripe creating a finish that doesn’t quit.

Technical:

The vineyards that make up Explorateur are based in the northwestern Barossa Valley. This is a belt of land/terroir that runs from just to the northwest of Tanunda – Marananga, Greenock, Moppa, Ebenezer, and through to Stockwell, just north of Nuriootpa. Cropping levels are kept low to ensure fruit flavour is highly concentrated. The same equipment that is accorded to our more expensive wines is made available to Explorateur. Fermentation is French in approach for up to two thirds of the wine made; the rest is vinified in a more Australian way, as is the oak treatment.

Accolades & Awards:

94 Point Rated Wine Showcase

At the China Wine & Spirit Awards 2017, the Colonial Estate Explorateur Shiraz 2016 Outpointed;

Pertaringa The Yeoman Shiraz 2015 (Valued at $250btl + 95 Halliday Pts)

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

Langmeil Pure Eden 2013 Shiraz (Valued at $125btl + 91 Halliday Pts)

Gold Medal

China Wine & Spirit Awards 2017

Wine Showcase Magazine 2017

China Wine & Spirit Awards Best Value 2018

Reviews:

The Colonial Estate Explorateur Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 187.

Rated 5 out of 5 by flash from One of my all time favourites This, along with Exile occupy the furthest reaches of my cellar so they take some getting to. But when I do the results are always stunning. My NZ friend almost comes over just to sample, again!

Date published: 2018-07-29

Rated 5 out of 5 by Darren from Fantastic value I purchased this wine on the recommendation of a friend whose judgement of wines I trust- I am glad I did- Great value wine- smooth with beautiful depth

Date published: 2018-06-10

Rated 5 out of 5 by Sparksy from Consistently good I have bought the Colonial Explorateur Shiraz on several occasions and never been disappointed. Fruit driven, great example of a Barossa Shiraz, always delivers on taste and value

Date published: 2018-05-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by mcf_21 from Great Great value for money. Great great wine...I've purchased this one many many times. Great value for money.

Date published: 2018-05-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by Benny from Excellent value Barossa Shiraz Great value Barossa Shiraz, full body, excellent fruit and balance.

Date published: 2018-05-19

Rated 5 out of 5 by Paul12 from Young but beautiful A young wine with amazing potential. Not on Exile level but getting there.

Date published: 2018-05-18

Rated 5 out of 5 by Mitch from Good bodied wine We bought the Shiraz after trying the Cabernet Sauvignon and were very impressed. Good tasting and goes with anything. Would purchase either range.

Date published: 2018-04-26

Rated 5 out of 5 by vinophile from colonial estate explorateur Shiraz 2016 A wonderful expression of old vine Barossa Shiraz.A great wine at any price but at around $20 it's the greatest bargain in Australia.

Date published: 2018-04-23

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