Wine Code Breaker #424

Mt Canobolas dominates the Orange wine region at 1,309 metres above sea level. Sitting on the Great Dividing Range, it is a goading instrument for the clouds that can shroud it in the wintery months. There are some vineyards sited on its slopes; some at around 900 metres. This is cool climate territory. Coupled with bright sunshine during the ripening months, the region is a producer of bright elegant fruit.

The 2021 Philip Shaw The Idiot Shiraz from Orange in New South Wales is an instant delight. A very bright red with purple hues that bounce around as the liquid settles in the glass. On the nose, the cool climate elegance is expressed through white pepper and hints of liquorice complimented by the dusty cedar and vanilla bean and savoury pencil shaving characters. Red fruits and plums supported by pepper berries, savoury tones and fine velvety sandy tannins delivering a persistent finish. At its price point, you would be an idiot not to track down a few bottles of The Idiot.

Enjoy!