Pirathon by Kalleske Shiraz 2008

The packaging of this wine is something to behold.  The bottle is so impressive with restrained labelling adding to the impression. Do you drink labels? No but it does get you into a nice mood before you have opened the wine.

Pirathon by Kalleske Shiraz 2008

As soon as I heard the crack of the stelvin the aromas filled the room.  There are masses of sweet oak and boiled dark fruits with a hint of candy that assaults your nose and mouth in this wine.  Everything is very plush and easy to like as it flows down my throat.  It is not a sip and contemplate wine, more a smash me now wine. It is the sort of wine that I would drink in the deep of winter but it doesn't have the structure or length of flavour to score higher.

Alcohol: 15%
Price: $20
Rated: 84
Drink: Next winter