Metala William Formby Shiraz 2016 quinta-do-vesuvio sweet spices

sweet spices

2013 and 2014 in particular

graceful and complex

with a depth of fruit intensity

The team at Calon has understood that there is no point competing with their neighbour Montrose when it comes to powerful wine

Metala William Formby Shiraz 2016 quinta-do-vesuvio sweet spicesDense inky black in colour with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Lifted black cherry liqueur and liquorice scents carry an earthy leather overlay with vanillin oak and spicy mocha notes also evident. Rich and heavy with a thick plush textural feel lavish blackberry and liquorice fruits sit over a vanillin oak leather earthy mocha and spice back drop. Ripe chewy tannins with a long opulent aftertaste.