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NOTES
The Omrah label was born in the late 80’s from what at the time was a pioneering idea - at least within Australia - the Unwooded Chardonnay. The Chardonnay bubble had grown on the back of the white wine boom to become the most planted of all varieties in Australia. The use of oak during maturation was increasingly limited to specialised selections of the variety which could command higher prices. Plantagenet had the idea to produce an Unwooded Chardonnay which would be well made and reasonably priced.
It so happened that the Chardonnay selected for this first unwooded wine was from a vineyard called Omrah and so the name was used for the label. As the label’s success grew over the years, further varieties were added to the Omrah range; a Sauvignon, Shiraz and Cabernet Merlot.
TASTING NOTES
Fruit for the 2006 Omrah Shiraz was sourced in equal proportions from the Great Southern, Blackwood and Geographe regions in the south western region of Western Australia. Grown to exacting standards.
Lifted pepper berry notes with subtle oak characters which impart a sweet, vanilla cinnamon note. The bouquet will evolve with time in the bottle providing further interest. A dense yet supple harmonious wine palate. Lovely plush tannins, rounded texture with bright plummy, cherry fruit flavours and a clean finish with hallmark spicy rs that reflects the cool vintage.
REVIEWS
Lively, supple, light- to medium-bodied wine, with a mix of black and red fruits; good balance. Screwcap.
14% alc. Rating 87 Drink 2013 James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010
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