Winery Blackbilly - Shiraz

Winery BlackbillyShiraz

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Shiraz of Winery Blackbilly is a red wine from the region of McLaren Vale of Australie du Sud.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Blackbilly

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Blackbilly in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Shiraz of Winery Blackbilly in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Blackbilly's Shiraz.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Muskat bleu

Aromatic and fruity reds to drink young, with a deep ruby colour, moderate tannins and a light palate, offering signature muscat aromas, red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) and floral notes. An accessible profile for northern climates. Grown mainly in Switzerland, Germany and the UK in northern and amateur vineyards. Black hybrid variety obtained in Switzerland in 1932 by complex crossing, early-ripening and resistant.

Last vintages of this wine

Shiraz - 2018
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Shiraz - 2017
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Shiraz - 2016
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Shiraz - 2015
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Shiraz - 2014
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Shiraz - 2013
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Shiraz - 2012
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Blackbilly are 2018, 2014, 2017, 2015 and 2016.

Informations about the Winery Blackbilly

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This winery is part of the Nick Haselgrove Wines.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in McLaren Vale in the region of Australie du Sud

The Winery Blackbilly is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Australie du Sud
In the top 6000 of of Australia wines
In the top 500 of of McLaren Vale wines
In the top 95000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of McLaren Vale

South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.


The wine region of Australie du Sud

Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.

The word of the wine: Marcottage

A vine reproduction technique that consists of burying a vine shoot that takes root and reproduces a plant with the same characteristics as the vine to which it is attached (synonym: provignage).

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