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AI ResearchedThe Taylors Masterstroke Shiraz is a premium single-region wine sourced from McLaren Vale, representing a distinct step in a new direction for Taylors Wines, which has traditionally focused on Clare Valley. The 2022 vintage is one of the winery's most awarded wines in history, earning 20 Gold Medals and 5 Trophies, and is considered cellar-worthy to 2034 and beyond. It is a rich, full-bodied Shiraz showcasing the hallmark depth and character of McLaren Vale fruit.
Taylors Wines (also known as Taylors & Wakefield Wines)
Founded in 1969, Taylors Wines is a three-generation family winery based in Clare Valley, South Australia, known for blending parcels from iconic Australian regions and producing wines with an impressive show record both domestically and internationally.
Blend
100% Shiraz (McLaren Vale)
Tasting Profile
Luscious and mouth-filling, the wine bursts with flavours of dark plum and blackberry, with harmonious oak integration adding layers of mocha, coffee, chocolate, and spice. Matured in a mix of French and American oak (20% new), it delivers a full, supple, and silky palate with firm, grainy tannins and a long, warming finish.
Region
McLaren Vale is a premium South Australian wine region notable for producing rich, full-bodied Shiraz, which accounts for approximately 60% of the region's total crush. Its unique coastal geography and diverse soils contribute to wines with ripe fruit, savoury complexity, and elegant structure.
Price Context
Approximately AUD $60 at retail (around USD $36 average per Wine-Searcher)
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