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Hope Estate

Hope Estate Basalt Block Shiraz

Name: Hope Estate Basalt Block Shiraz
Brand: Hope Estate
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

Australia, Hunter Valley

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.7

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Hope Estate Basalt Block Shiraz is a premium wine produced by Hope Estate, a renowned winery located in the Hunter Valley region of Australia. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Basalt Block vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a full-bodied Shiraz with rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and chocolate, balanced by firm tannins and a long, smooth finish. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate bold, flavorful red wines with a touch of elegance.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This full-bodied Hope Estate Basalt Block Shiraz offers a luxurious experience in the glass.Rich aromas of blackberry and plum meet pronounced notes of oak, leather, and dark spice. On the palate, the wine is smooth, with supple tannins that meld with the flavors of dark fruit and earthy minerality. The finish is long and lingering, with hints of tobacco and cedar. A truly exquisite expression of Shiraz.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Hope Estate

Region: Hunter Valley

Australia's Hunter Valley is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the state of New South Wales, the Hunter Valley is renowned for its Semillon and Shiraz wines, as well as its picturesque landscape. James Busby shipped pre-phylloxera European vine cuttings to the Hunter Valley in the 1830s and by the following decade there were over 500 acres (200 hectares) of vineyard in the country. The establishment of the renowned Lake's Folly in 1963 is considered the first new vineyard planted here in the 20th Century and today there are over 150 wineries in the Hunter Valley.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.7

0 Reviews