Evans and Tate
Evans and Tate 'Cloud Dancer' Shiraz 2015 Western Australia (FYI 9.5% abv)
Classic and familiar bouquet of dark berry fruits, very ripe, brown sugar, caramel and chunky toasty oak, simple and bold. On the palate - very fruity and quite lush, a simple balanced palate lead by the fresh ripe fruit then some mild oak moments, very easy tannins, moderate acidity and simple finish. A wine that should have had higher alcohol and more acidity to extend the length and highlight any subtlety.
80 Points
Classic and familiar bouquet of dark berry fruits, very ripe, brown sugar, caramel and chunky toasty oak, simple and bold. On the palate - very fruity and quite lush, a simple balanced palate lead by the fresh ripe fruit then some mild oak moments, very easy tannins, moderate acidity and simple finish. A wine that should have had higher alcohol and more acidity to extend the length and highlight any subtlety.
80 Points