{"product_id":"thistledown-mattschoss-vineyard-where-eagles-dare-shiraz-2022","title":"Thistledown Mattschoss Vineyard Where Eagles Dare Shiraz 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe nose is pretty, with violets and a blackberry hedge in the morning mist, like a subdued French perfume – all nuance and suggestion rather than an overt statement. The fruit speaks with the same understated confidence, coming from a single vineyard in Eden Valley. There are measured blackberry, biting tart blackcurrant and cranberry high notes, all drawn taut into a long savoury finish. A grand, handsome wine, elegantly constructed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points Decanter Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 2022 Where Eagles Dare Shiraz hails from the Mattschoss vineyard, high up in the Eden Valley. The fruit was handpicked and fermented using indigenous yeasts in a single concrete egg. It was later matured for 12 months in fine-grained French oak, but I believe it is the egg that protects and encourages the clarity of fruit expression on the mid-palate. There are notes of raspberry and raspberry leaf tea, dark chocolate and mulberry, crushed quartz, blood and wilted roses. It's a beautiful wine, lingering and wispy in its way, yet remaining true to its full-bodied capacity. It is billowing and grounded at once. My only, minor quibble, is a slightly drying finish, although it is overtaken by fruit flavor if given the chance. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. 1,100 bottles filled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct Import","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43310444707958,"sku":"858441006521","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/9717\/7206\/files\/4436899346.png?v=1753126609","url":"https:\/\/www.wineandcheeseplace.com\/products\/thistledown-mattschoss-vineyard-where-eagles-dare-shiraz-2022","provider":"The Wine \u0026 Cheese Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}