Tempus Two Copper Shiraz 2013
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Dark berry aromas of the Shiraz and a floral lift from the Viognier mingle with an underlying smoky oak character. A soft medium weight with a juicy berry flavor and a hint of vanilla. The Viognier adds a lively floral dimension followed by a silky soft finish.
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Aromas of coffee, tea and dried berry follow through to a full body, juicy tannins and a savory finish. Screw cap.
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For a 2013 bottling, this still feels young and spry. Tangy aromas of cassis, plum and raspberry swirl with dark chocolate, cracked pepper, black olives and damp earth. A focused line of taut tannins knits together tangy fruit and a silky texture. This should hold up well until 2025—a classy example of Langhorne Creek Shiraz.
Backed by four generations of winemaking heritage, Tempus Two is a cutting-edge Australian winery that does things ‘just a little bit differently’. From its spiritual home in the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region, Tempus Two sources fruit from Australia’s premium vineyard regions to craft wines with both substance and style.
Tempus Two’s approach is simple: the best regions, the best varieties. The winery pays homage to classic Australian varieties and styles by growing vines in unique Australian regions like Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek and the Adelaide Hills.
Tempus Two was founded in 1997 by one of Australia’s most iconic and revered wine families, the McGuigans, whose winemaking history dates back four generations to 1860. McGuigan Wines is a force in the international wine world, recently being crowned International Winemaker of the Year at the 2016 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London.
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