19 Crimes Shiraz NV 750mL

19 Crimes Shiraz NV is berries and plums on the nose with hints of vanilla and chocolate — rich and bold on the palate with a subtle sweetness, smooth and lingering finish and a beautifully balanced mouthfeel that makes each sip more sinister than the last. A liquid ode to bad guys everywhere. Inspired by British criminals transported to Australia from 1788.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

19 Crimes Shiraz NV presents a deep, inky crimson colour of exceptional depth and bold Australian Shiraz character — displaying the outstanding quality characteristic of a wine inspired by the 19 crimes that saw British criminals transported to Australia from 1788, pioneers of a harsh frontier colony who proved that good things can come from a chequered past. Each bottle features a real criminal — flesh and blood, not fictional — who received punishment by transportation for violation of one of 19 crimes.

Aroma

The nose is rich and immediately captivating, with berries and plums of exceptional vibrancy and bold Australian Shiraz character, with hints of vanilla and chocolate of genuine depth and sinister appeal. A bouquet of outstanding aromatic richness and authentic 19 Crimes Shiraz character — deeply inviting, bold and expressive, with the hallmark berry and plum intensity and vanilla sweetness that defines 19 Crimes Shiraz at its most unruly and rewarding.

Palate

Rich and bold on the palate, with berries and plums of exceptional depth and Australian Shiraz distinction — subtle sweetness perfectly complemented by hints of vanilla and chocolate delivering a beautifully balanced mouthfeel of outstanding smoothness and enduring 19 Crimes Shiraz character. Smooth and lingering finish — each sip more sinister than the last. A wine that celebrates the rules they broke and the culture they built.

Pairs With

This exceptional 19 Crimes Shiraz NV is a natural companion to slow-roasted lamb, BBQ ribs, beef brisket, aged cheddar or a perfectly grilled Porterhouse steak — where its berries, plums, vanilla, chocolate and smooth lingering finish deliver an Australian Shiraz experience of outstanding boldness, subtle sweetness and enduring 19 Crimes sinister distinction. Pair with a little malice and a lot of mayhem.