Wakefield Estate Shiraz: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Wakefield Estate Shiraz is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Shiraz, in Australia, by Wakefield (Taylors). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Blackberry, black pepper, licorice, mocha and pairs well with BBQ ribs, brisket and lamb.
Michael's take
“Rich dark plum, ripe blackberry, hints of dark chocolate and cool-climate eucalyptus, and balanced, structured Clare Valley Shiraz depth.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Shiraz
- Country
- Australia
- Producer
- Wakefield (Taylors)
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Wakefield Estate Shiraz
- BBQ ribs
- brisket
- lamb
- pepper-crusted steak
When to open it
- BBQ
- steak night
- bold-red lovers
Where to buy Wakefield Estate Shiraz
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Questions people ask
What does Wakefield Estate Shiraz taste like?
Wakefield Estate Shiraz is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Blackberry, black pepper, licorice, mocha. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Rich dark plum, ripe blackberry, hints of dark chocolate and cool-climate eucalyptus, and balanced, structured Clare Valley Shiraz depth.
What food goes with Wakefield Estate Shiraz?
Michael pairs Wakefield Estate Shiraz with BBQ ribs, brisket, lamb and pepper-crusted steak. It works best for BBQ, steak night and bold-red lovers.
How much does Wakefield Estate Shiraz cost?
Wakefield Estate Shiraz falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Shiraz Michael has poured
- David Franz H.P. Hydraulic Press Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Elderton Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- John Duval Shiraz Entity$$$ · $25–50
- McGuigan Wines Handmade Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Pikes Eastside Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
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