Kangrilla Road Winemaker’s Lunch

I joined a group of winemakers at Brix
for a lunch hosted by Kangrilla
Road Winery. This Australian star wine hails from the McLaren Vale
region, with a climate similar to the Mediterranean.

Although all the wines were exceptional, the four Shirazes were a
highlight, especially when paired with Brix’s rack of BC venison, served
with sauteed Okanagan cherries, turned potatoes, and local spinach.

Here are my tasting notes…

2009 McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier: prunes, black currant, very spicy,
floral fragrance, French oak

2010 Devil’s Whiskers Shiraz: cherries, dark chocolate, sharp flavour

2010 Scarce Earth Project Shiraz: liquorice, spicy, very elegant

2009 Q Shiraz: black fruits, chocolate, cedar, smooth texture. The wine
was featured in the upcoming James Bond film!

All would make for great holiday wines. Look for the elegant little leaf
label.

kangarillaroad.com.au