New releases: Chenin, Fiano and more

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009

Chenin Blanc 2009 is now in bottle and available. Chenin Blanc is the principle white variety at Coriole produced since the first vineyard was planted at Coriole in 1977. The 2009 vintage has produced a wonderful round, clean fruited and delicate style that shows how well this variety is suited to the McLaren Vale district.

The 2009 Fiano is Coriole's 5th release and now available. It shows aromas of citrus blossom with a tropical Asian fruit lift. The palate is fresh, lemon and lime zest with the trade mark long texture of Fiano and finishing with clean natural acidity.

Although there has been a little more produced than in previous vintages (approximately 800 dozen) the wine is proving to be a huge hit, so get in quick.

Coriole's Estate Shiraz 2007 is also now available. This wine is selected from vineyards at Coriole and was first released in 1970. The '07 version displays rich, ripe red fruits - raspberry and blueberry along with a rustic earthiness - which is synonymous with the 2007 vintage in McLaren Vale and other parts of the country.

The palate is forward and fruit driven, while not being over ripe. Black fruits, chocolate and tar are apparent. Drinking beautifully now but some time in the Cellar will be rewarded.

Other new releases include; Sangiovese Shiraz '07, Sangiovese '08 and Redstone Shiraz '07.

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