Reviews & Ratings

2005 Capel Vale Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Debut"

Winery: Capel Vale

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Debut"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 96% Shiraz & 4% Viognier

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Western Australia

State or country: Australia

Price: $16

Cases produced: 4,875

KWG Score: 88 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: April 30, 2008

Wine Review: This bright ruby red wine opens with a fragrant spicy blueberry like bouquet with hints of raspberry. On the palate, this wine is round, juicy, has some acidity, and a dry mouthfeel. The flavor profile is dusty cherry and raspberry with some oak on the back palate. The finish is quite dry with soft tannins that linger for some time. This is a nice barbeque option that would pair nicely with grilled steak tips. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This wine provides a mouthful of red berry and black pepper flavours skillfully balanced with spicy French and vanillin American oak. Co-fermentation with a small percentage of Viognier has produced exotic aromas and a silky texture. Debut Shiraz is a stylish and elegant wine with gentle tannins and excellent varietal characters. Great to drink with friends and accompanies many food flavours.

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