{"product_id":"rymill-dark-horse-shiraz-2023-coonawarra","title":"Rymill Dark Horse Shiraz 2023 | Coonawarra","description":"\u003cp\u003eRymill Dark Horse Shiraz 2023 Coonawarra is a premium Australian red wine showcasing deep violet colour with cherries, forest fruits and vanilla aromas layered with dark cocoa, white pepper and savoury salted plum, delivering maraschino cherry and ripe berry characters underpinned by toasted oak, white pepper and medium dusty tannins with finely structured, close-packed texture. Sourced from Block 8 Shiraz within Rymill's northern Coonawarra Riddoch Run vineyards planted in 1989 on beautiful red clay over limestone, this exceptional release focuses on delivering dark stonefruit flavours with smooth, refined texture and great length of fresh dark fruits. Ideal for connoisseurs seeking well-balanced Coonawarra Shiraz with cellaring potential of 5-7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinguished Coonawarra Shiraz presents a deep violet colour with brilliant clarity, displaying the pristine quality characteristic of premium fruit from the renowned Riddoch Run vineyards planted on red clay over limestone in Block 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose reveals sophisticated aromas of cherries, forest fruits and vanilla, layered with dark cocoa, white pepper and a savoury hint of salted plum. The bouquet showcases remarkable depth and complexity, creating an aromatic profile with great intensity and the distinctive character that defines exceptional Coonawarra Shiraz from this particularly beautiful terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaraschino cherry leads the palate with ripe berry characters, underpinned by toasted oak and white pepper. Medium dusty tannins provide finely structured, close-packed texture that balances power with refinement. The wine displays exceptional flavour development with dark stonefruit notes, smooth texture and great length of fresh dark fruits. At release, expect vibrant primary fruit and oak characters; over the coming 5-7 years, the wine will reach ideal balance between primary fruit, oak and bottle-aged complexity, showcasing the artistry of Coonawarra winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile Shiraz pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised lamb shanks, beef Wellington, venison with berry reduction, mature cheddar, mushroom risotto, barbecued meats, char-grilled vegetables with balsamic glaze, or enjoyed on its own, making it ideal for special occasions and showcasing the well-balanced character that connoisseurs appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rymill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47480212914425,"sku":"9315128163034-2023","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/rymill-coonawarra-the-dark-horse-shiraz-2023.webp?v=1772762530","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/rymill-dark-horse-shiraz-2023-coonawarra","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}