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Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2020 Wine Review

Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2020

Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2020

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2024-2034

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Zonte's Footstep

Agent: Cru Wine Merchants

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory 2020 Shiraz is a rich and intense vegan-friendly 100% Shiraz sourced from the cool-climate McLaren Vale and great value at $22. Fragrant with smoked meat, earthy violets, dark cherry and nutty aromas and flavours silky smooth on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. The wine was aged in both American and French oak barrels for one year. Excellent now or cellar to 2030.

Shiraz food pairings: rosemary lamb, kangaroo tenderloin, roast pheasant.

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This Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2020 was reviewed on May 11, 2024 by Natalie MacLean

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Trent Mayers rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

If you are a lover of the big style of Shiraz, this one from Australia’s hot McLaren Vale will make your day. A half hour or so in the decanter will help open it up. Then you should experience all it has to offer: black plum and cherry, dark chocolate, espresso, blackberry, and cedar mingled nicely with baking spice and vanilla. BBQ a flavourful cut of beef (marinated flank steak would be good) and this wine will be the perfect companion.
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