Kellermeister Black Sash Special Release Shiraz 2006

September 23, 2012

Kellermeister Black Sash Shiraz 2006 (Barossa Valley)
15%, Screwcap, $55
Source: Sample
www.kellermeister.com.au

It’s a super special release this one, sourced from single, low yielding old 80yr old vineyard in Ebenezer. Matured in 100% new French oak for 24mths. A Barossan super cuvee if ever there was one.

It looks full tilt too, built in a style that is more mid 90s Barossa than 2012. That oak in particular is about as sexy time sweet as they come – like a bath full of Lindt Extra Creamy milk chocolate. You could probably put this on your face and it would make your face look younger. Or the like.

Suffice to say that this is one lusciously oaked and rather decadent red. It’s a bit porty on the nose, and porty on the palate, the style very open knit and super sweet. In some ways it is a caricature of a wine, all plush fruit and super sweet oak. Yet there is still plenty of charm here too, the intensity of said fruit really quite impressive. Sure it’s warm and arguably OTT, yet I can see the attraction.

Drink: Now – 2018+
Score: 17/20 90/100
Would I buy it? No. I can understand why people would love it though.

2006, Barossa, Shiraz, Wine

Andrew Graham was once voted the 23rd most trusted wine critic on the planet. A WCA Journalism Young Gun now old hack with 25yrs as a buyer, judge, journalist, marketer and too much more.

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One response to “Kellermeister Black Sash Special Release Shiraz 2006”

Luke Johnston

September 23, 2012 at 11:11 pm

Hi Andrew. I’d be interested to know where you think this wine is headed over the next 5-10 years and beyond. Do you think the perceived negatives of the wine (portiness, sweetness etc) will resolve themselves to a degree and that the wine will improve, or do you feel that these characteristics are firmly entrenched in the wine’s makeup and that it’s currently showing about as good as it ever will? Chrystal ball time. Cheers, Luke.

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