Brands Laira Stentifords Old Vine Shiraz 2016 (Coonawarra) Ireland In a classic Sazerac —

In a classic Sazerac — rye whiskey

that James Allardice himself would likely have enjoyed

or simply served chilled as an aperitif

with vanilla and honey drifting through with warmth and elegance

peppery taste lurk beneath the surface of this beautifully balanced dram

Brands Laira Stentifords Old Vine Shiraz 2016 (Coonawarra) Ireland In a classic Sazerac —Vines planted in 1893; the length and focus of the wine in the mouth speaks eloquently of very old vines. The structure and texture, coupled with the dark fruits, are the key to the wine's quality, though not making oak and tannins irrelevant. Coonawarra at its best. James Halliday, Wine Companion, Published 01 November 2020