133. Rossetto Wines, Circular Quay Bin 30 Shiraz South Eastern Australia, 2003

£5.20; 13%

At last, a half-way decent wine from Laithwaites. Dark plum colour. Rich and warm aromas of dark fruit (blackberry?) coupled with coffee / mocha warmth. Gently spicy, fruity flavours. Smooth, pleasant drinking – although missing something on the mid-palate and perhaps a little too acidic – accentuated if served too cool. Definitely enjoyable at room temperature. Pleasantly accentuates fruit and coffee side of Syrah, vs. …