Chapel Hill ‘The Parson’ 2017 Shiraz McLaren Vale
It was the “generous aromas of mulberries, dusted with exotic Indian spices” descriptor that made me intrigued to try this Chapel Hill ‘The Parson’ 2017 Shiraz from McLaren Vale.
It was the “generous aromas of mulberries, dusted with exotic Indian spices” descriptor that made me intrigued to try this Chapel Hill ‘The Parson’ 2017 Shiraz from McLaren Vale.
Have you tried any of the Hardy’s HRB (Heritage Reserve Bin) range yet? What’s unique about this range is that the wines are made from grapes blended from different Australian wine regions. This 2015 Shiraz is made from McLaren Vale and Clare Valley grapes.
Did you know Shiraz is the most widely planted and best known red grape variety in Australia? But not only that, Australia is the home to the oldest Shiraz vines still in production in the world with vineyards dating back to 1843! Stats via wineaustralia.com.au. I was spoilt by Curtis Family Vineyards who recently sent…
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