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The Hedonist Walter Clappis Wine Co. Shiraz 2012 Wine Review

The Hedonist Walter Clappis Wine Co. Shiraz 2012

The Hedonist Walter Clappis Wine Co. Shiraz 2012

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $22.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: The Hedonist

Agent: Halpern Enterprises

Natalie's Score: 92/100

This towering, blockbuster Australian red wine from Walter Clappis Wine Co. delivers! Down Under intensity and concentration of flavour. Savory, meaty and juicy with luscious layers of black fruit. This is a big-boned wine, yet balanced. Love the replays of fleshy blackberries and plums across the palate. Signature McLaren Vale Shiraz with smoky, toasty oak and charred black plums in an attractive way.

Shiraz food pairings: bison steak, grilled cheese sandwich, chicken marsala, Mexican dishes, tandoori flavored dishes.

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This The Hedonist Walter Clappis Wine Co. Shiraz 2012 was reviewed on November 22, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Increasing pleasure and reducing pain is the goal of the hedonist according to the wine's label. In that spirit the winemaker has allowed fermentation to take place with the minimum amount of interference. It was aged in American oak. Bring it on. Pair this Shiraz with a slow roasted pulled pork sandwich. - Community Wine Reviews

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