Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz 2012

McRae Wood reds were once notable for the mintiness that sometimes marks Clare Valley shiraz, but things have changed. The 2012 is still a savoury wine, complex aromas hinting at dark fruits, aniseed, spice and smoky smallgoods, before a plush, not too heavy mouthful, with slightly raisiny and spicy flavours ahead of lots of tight tannins. Needs a char-grilled rump steak.

• Red wine - Shiraz
• Australia - Clare Valley, SA
• NZ $63
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• Cellar: 8 year(s)
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