Flavour Profile

The Little Penguin

The Little Penguin Shiraz

Name: The Little Penguin Shiraz
Brand: The Little Penguin
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.5 (0 reviews)

Australia, South Eastern Australia

Red wine

3.5

Expert Rating

3.4

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

The Little Penguin Shiraz is a delightful wine produced by The Little Penguin winery. This wine is made from grapes grown in the finest vineyards of South Eastern Australia. The vineyards are known for their unique features, including the perfect climate and soil conditions that allow the grapes to ripen to perfection. The winemakers use traditional techniques to create a wine that is rich, full-bodied, and bursting with flavor. The Little Penguin Shiraz is a bold and spicy wine with notes of blackberry, plum, and pepper. It is a perfect choice for those who enjoy a full-bodied red wine with a smooth finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Little Penguin Shiraz offers a full-bodied and intense expression of the classic Australian Shiraz.On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and mulberry, followed by sweet and savory notes of black pepper and licorice. On the palate, expect flavors of juicy blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry, with a hint of earthy and smoky spices. The tannins are ripe and soft, and the finish is long and satisfying. Enjoy this delightful Shiraz with a juicy steak or a hearty stew.

EXPERT RATING

3.5

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: The Little Penguin

Region: South Eastern Australia

South Eastern Australia is a vast wine region located in the south-eastern corner of the continent, stretching from the Murray Darling region in the north to the Great Dividing Range in the south. It is home to some of the country's most renowned wine regions, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and the Coonawarra. The history of winemaking in South Eastern Australia dates back to the early 19th century, when the first vineyards were planted in the Barossa Valley. Since then, the region has become one of the most important wine-producing areas in the country, with a wide range of styles and varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.4

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