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Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2014 Wine Review

Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2014

Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2014

Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Zonte's Footstep

Agent: Thompson Vintage Trade Ltd

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Smoky campfire and mocha from generous aging in oak barrels. This red wine delivers attractive aromas of blackberries, liquorice, black and purple plum notes and toasty oak. Full-bodied supple, smooth, smoky and juicy. Great for potluck gatherings and movie night.

Shiraz food pairings: Mexican-style venison sausage and roasted root vegetables, stuffed rolled flank steak, boar stew.

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This Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2014 was reviewed on March 4, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Lots of dark fruit on the nose and the palate, well integrated tannins, lingering black pepper finish.
South Australia Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz (2014) has been made since 2003. The 2014 red wine blend is 95% Shiraz with a 5% Viognier lift. The Lake Doctor Vineyard is on the shores of Lake Alexandrina where, each summer afternoon, the ‘Lake Doctor’ breezes arrive cooling off vine and grape. Layers of blackberries, liquorice, black plum and smoky toasty oak are on this full-bodied, juicy wine. Great with game stews now, but can easily cellar for the next 10 years. - Community Wine Reviews

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