Leasingham 1997 Classic Clare Shiraz - Very dark purple. Very attractive cherries and spice, full, ripe and structured. Open aromas, dusty cassis and spicy oak. Deep fruit and saddle leather, structured and ripe. Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz - Plummy and ripe, frothy and slightly sweet.
Bubbles carry surprisingly complex Shiraz fruit.
After a quick lunch at a pub in the Clare Valley village of Auburn, we returned to Adelaide, stopping at Primo and Barossa Valley Estate which were reported under Adelaide Plains . In order to maintain objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest, I accept no free samples from wineries or distributors, purchasing all the wines I rate at my own expense in retail stores. E-mail me your tasting notes , and I'll consider adding them to this page.