The Wine: 2005 Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre (Barossa Valley)
The Story: I have never had a Turkey Flat wine before. I remember purchasing this one based on a favorable review. I am glad that I did.
The back label states it can be cellared for 5-10 years so perhaps I am drinking it at its peak.
Firstly the nose, it is what I would describe as intoxicating. I can't help filling my lungs before every mouthful.
The taste - I'm not sure of the percentages but this wine definitely does not have that big moisture stripping Shiraz feel but the Shiraz is definitely a noticeable component and given that it is a Shiraz + G + M that comes as no surprise. The Grenache gives it what I describe as that lovely floral taste. The Mourvedre just makes the whole thing silky smooth. Long on the palate the finish is definitely Shiraz.
The verdict: Man do I wish I had purchased more than one bottle. This wine is just so easy to drink and in many ways wish there was somebody here to share it with (+1 flew off to see the grand kids). In fact I am so impressed with this wine I am seriously considering making Turkey Flat one of the stops on the AFF April wine tour.
And I'm glad I brought out the premium glassware for this deserving wine.
Anybody else here had anything from TF that they would like to report on?
I will post the pictures via my phone. For some reason the laptop can't "see" my phone so can't attach the pics.
Edit to add: The 2012 Butchers Block is only $19 cellar door. If this turns out as good as the 2005 in another 7 years I want some.
