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Wine Review - Romavilla 2002 Shiraz Cabernet - Buy Australian Wine Online

Hello again,
Tonight I'm reviewing a wonderful wine I shared with friends this evening from Romavilla Winery, from near Roma, outback Queensland, and what a wonderful wine it is. It's a 2002 Shiraz Cabernet, and the years in the bottle have created a very smooth, lusty flavour. Here's what is on the bottle:

This wine is made from 50% Shiraz and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, and has been matured in both French and American oak for 18 months. As a result the pepperiness of the Shiraz is balanced by the smooth fruit of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
The label on the bottle features original art by Elanora Healy-Wills, entitled "Dancing Vine"

This wine does have what it takes: quaffable and delectable at the same time - a truly fine wine.

Romavilla Winery is Queensland's oldest winery, and are the makers of fine table and superb fortified wines. Roma is situated on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, about 5 to 6 hours drive west of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. Samuel Bassett established The Romavilla Vineyards in 1863 and sold his first wine in 1866. By the turn of the century his marketing list included "Burgundy, Chablis, Hock, Claret, Riesling, Champagne and Sauternes, Port, Muscat, Sherry and Madeira". Bassett also sold grapes to colonial and overseas markets packing them in sawdust for safe transit and many thousands of cases of grapes annually from other Roma growers also found their way to eastern markets. Romavilla has not missed a vintage since 1866 producing 30,000 to 170,000 litres wine through the 1930s to 60s depending on the year. The present winery was built in 1878 and is a fine example of that large timber and corrugated iron building style of yesteryear. The high roof, supported by elegant king post trusses, helps alleviate the heat during summer. Romavilla is presently owned by David and Joy Wall who, with their son, Richard, who is Vineyard Manager and Assistant Winemaker and has gained international experience working in California U.S.A., have modernised the winery equipment to continue production of interesting and quality table wines as well as the luscious fortifieds and sweet white (Sauternes) style for which the winery became so famous during the 50s and 60s.

So a thoroughly recommended wine, with a thoroughly recommended heritage, perhaps one of the oldest in Australia.

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Jeremiah Josey

Their Shiraz Cabernet is a very nice drop!