Winery Scarpantoni - Domenico's Block Shiraz

Winery ScarpantoniDomenico's Block Shiraz

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 Domenico's Block Shiraz of Winery Scarpantoni 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 Domenico's Block Shiraz from the Winery Scarpantoni

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Domenico's Block Shiraz of Winery Scarpantoni 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 Domenico's Block Shiraz of Winery Scarpantoni in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Scarpantoni's Domenico's Block Shiraz.

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

Discover the grape variety: Vitovska

Structured, mineral dry whites with a pale golden colour, a full palate and sharp acidity, showing signature aromas of almond, white flowers, white-fleshed fruits (pear), citrus and saline mineral notes. Also made as structured orange wines with tannins and dried fruits. Star of the Carso Vitovska DOC appellation, a typical expression of the karst terroirs of the upper Adriatic. Native white variety of Italy and Slovenia from the Carso/Kras region.

Last vintages of this wine

Domenico's Block Shiraz - 2014
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Domenico's Block Shiraz - 2013
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Domenico's Block Shiraz - 2012
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Domenico's Block Shiraz - 2011
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Domenico's Block Shiraz - 0
In the top 100 of of McLaren Vale wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Domenico's Block Shiraz from Winery Scarpantoni are 2014, 2012, 0, 2013 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Scarpantoni

The winery offers 43 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in McLaren Vale in the region of Australie du Sud

The Winery Scarpantoni is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 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 15000 of of Australia wines
In the top 1500 of of McLaren Vale wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 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: Full-bodied

A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.

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