St John's Road Blood & Courage Shiraz 2018

St John's Road Blood & Courage Shiraz

Complex

Plump

Tannic

Type: Red Wine

Varietal: Shiraz

Country: Australia

Region: Barossa Valley

Vintage: 2018

Special Attributes: Vegan-Friendly & Minimal Intervention

Alcohol: 14.50% ABV

Tasting Notes: This is an excellent expression of Barossa Valley Shiraz that combines a plump fruit-filled core with hints of oak & spice on the finish.

Though it is moderately tannic, this wine is smooth overall & not overly dry, making it approachable & yet still subtly complex.

Description: An exceptionally well-crafted vegan-friendly wine that uses Shiraz grapes sourced from some of the best vineyards in the Barossa Valley, it is aged in French Oak for some time before it is bottled, lending it a complex & spice-filled finish.

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Food Pairings

Roast Lamb

Roast Lamb

Piece of Steak

Grilled Steak

Plate of Curry

Spicy Lamb Curry

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