The Black Stump Durif Shiraz Magnums 2005 RED Australia

Australia's most addictive velvety red returns ... with a hot new vintage that's just won Gold Great Value and Best New World Red at London's Vintage Festival! For many fans "nothing else quite hits the spot". They've even been known to swamp the winery with calls and e-mails thirsty for spare bottles. The Black Stump is handcrafted by John Casella who practises his 'dark art' behind closed doors at his family's remote estate. Its secret is dark captivatingly smooth Durif a rare grape "that takes no prisoners" The Observer used as a 'turbocharge' to add inky-black fruit to other reds. Here it's partnered perfectly with another big Aussie red grape spicy Shiraz. In 2005 John made the most of the "unambiguously high quality vintage" (James Halliday) and the result is simply the best-ever Stump! Deep purple hue. Black brambly Durif given a spicy blueberry edge by dark chocolate Shiraz and sweet oak. Velvety voluptuous and irresistible served in large glasses with char-grilled steak or Sunday roasts.

Per bottle price from: £14.49
Merchant: Sunday Times Wine Club
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