This 2012 Shiraz from Longhop Wines in Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges has a dense dark color but weak clarity, with an oak-forward aroma and flavors of oak, fruit, and tobacco dominated by French and American oak on the palate. It has high tannins, a medium finish, and should be enjoyed by 2019, receiving an 85.4 rating from Shiraz.guru as very good value for its $18 price point.

1. Longhop Wines Shiraz 2012
Mount Lofty Ranges, Australia
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This wine has a cosy charm great for a cool evening. It is muscular bodied
with a dense dark ruby colour. The clarity is a little weak but the aroma
has reasonable intensity. The bouquet overweights to oak followed by
fruits. Flavours are dominated by French and American oak with fruits
and tobacco in the aftertaste. High tannin with a medium lasting finish.
Best drinking up to 2019.
Cost: $18
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SG WINE RATING
85.4
/100
VERY GOOD
‘GREAT VALUE’ RATING
-7.6
‘NO VAUE 4 $’