Wakefield Estate
Wakefield Estate
Shiraz 2008
| Region: | Clare Valley |
Alluring ripe berry and plum flavours are perfectly balanced with mocha, spice and creamy vanilla characters from American oak.
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On release, the wine displays amazing depth of colour with dark opaque reds and a deep black centre.
Wine Bouquet
The wine is dark and brooding in its youth with aromas of violets, plum and dark cherry along with dusty oak derived spice and vanilla adding complexity.
Wine Palate
The palate is rich, luscious and round with intense, perfectly ripen fruit characters. Dark chocolate and vanilla characters complement the generous red berry flavours. The wine has a well balanced structure with great texture and surprising delicacy to the finish.
Cellaring Notes
This wine can be enjoyed upon release but will reward careful cellaring up to and possibly beyond 2016.
| Acidity: | 6.26 g/L |
| Alcohol Percent: | 14.4% |
| PH: | 3.6 |
| Region: | Clare Valley |
| Residual Sugar: | 1.5 g/L |
Asian Spare Ribs
Food type: Asian, Beef, Pork
Enrich your favourite pork or beef ribs with the spice and flavour of Asia. Whites, like an ...
Bean and Corn Burritos
Food type: Mexican, Vegetarian
A scrumptious Mexican-style vegetarian fiesta, delicious beans and corn and spicy chilli.
Beef Poached in Red Wine
Food type: Beef
This recipe calls for a fair lug of wine, so it’s important to use something good. Our Wakefield ...
Chargrilled Steak with Peri Peri Sauce
Food type: Beef
Explore the heat of spicy peri peri chilli sauce. A full bodied red, like shiraz, fits excellently ...
Easy Beef Lasagne
Food type: Beef, Italian, Pasta
Try this delicious meal which is great for feeding a group of friends or your family. Otherwise you ...
Italian Pasta Salad
Food type: Antipasto, Cheese, Italian, Pasta
Rich roasted vegetables, a zesty vinaigrette sauce and a delicious combination of cheeses make for ...
Kangaroo Meatballs with Garlic and Basil Tomato sauce
Food type: Duck/Game, Italian, Pasta
Enjoy this simple, quick and very flavoursome dish of Kangaroo meatballs in a rich tomato basil ...
Paprika Beef
Food type: Beef, Soups
Beef, vegetables and spices combine to produce this vibrant feast. Match the feast with your ...
Pasta al Amatriciana
Food type: Italian, Pasta
The flavours of spicy vine-ripened tomato and smokey bacon come together in amatriciana sauce.
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Food type: Pizza
A fresh, exciting gourmet pizza, featuring glorious feta cheese and tasty roasted vegetables. A ...
Spicy Spaghetti Marinara
Food type: Italian, Pasta, Seafood
A spicy Italian seafood classic, here now for you to enjoy at home. Incorporating fresh fish, ...
Spicy Spanish Paella
Food type: Chicken, Spanish
A traditional Spanish favourite with a long history. This paella combines chicken, seafood, chorizo ...
Traditional Eggplant Parmigiana
Food type: Italian, Vegetarian
For a taste of real Italian flavour try this tasty, cheesy Parmigiana.
Venison with Red Wine Sauce
Food type: Duck/Game
The tastes of red wine and black plum surround gamey venison in a surprising treat.
Wild Venison in Spicy Sauce
Food type: Duck/Game
For something out of the ordinary, feel the tastes of a spicy Shiraz meld in sauce with wild, gamey ...
| Range | Variety | Vintage | Show Name | Year | Class | Award |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Riverside International Wine Competition | 2011 | Gold | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | International Wine & Spirit Competition | 2010 | Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Houston Livestock & Rodeo Wine Competition | 2012 | Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Royal Hobart Wine Show | 2009 | 62 | Silver |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Japan Wine Challenge | 2010 | Gold | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Sydney International Wine Competition | 2010 | Blue Gold | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | International Wine Challenge | 2010 | Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Critics Challenge Wine Compeition | 2011 | Critics Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | West Coast Wine Competition | 2011 | Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Sommelier Challenge Wine Competition | 2011 | Gold | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Concours Mondial du Bruxelles | 2010 | Gold | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Competition | 2011 | Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Syrah Du Monde | 2010 | Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Ultimate Wine Challenge | 2011 | Very Good / Strong Recommendation | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Los Angeles International Wine & Spirit Competition | 2011 | Gold | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Royal Melbourne Wine Show | 2009 | 46 | Silver |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | San Diego International Wine Compeition | 2011 | Gold | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | New World Wine Awards | 2010 | 13a | Silver |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | New Zealand International Wine Show | 2010 | 18a | Gold |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | The Adelaide Review Hot 100 South Australian Wines | 2009 | Top 10 | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Ultimate Wine Challenge | 2010 | Very Good / Strong Recommendation | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | International Wine & Spirit Competition | 2009 | Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | San Francisco International Wine Competition | 2011 | Silver | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Shanghai International Wine Challenge | 2010 | Gold | |
| Wakefield Estate | Shiraz | 2008 | Decanter World Wine Awards | 2010 | Silver |
Reviews for 0
3 Cheers
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 2008Rick Allen, Parramatta Advertiser, Manly Daily, March 2010
3 Cheers
The official price for this Clare Valley red is $19, but you often see it significantly reduced which makes it outstanding value. It has a bouquet of plums and violets, and big ripe berry and dark chocolate flavours, with a bit of pepper and spice complexity. There's vanilla flavours in there too from the oak. All up it's beautifully drinkable. For me it's a T-bone steak special. Ever reliable and still good value.Shiraz with pizzazz
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 2008n/a, Home Ideas, June 2010
Shiraz with pizzazz
A gold-medal winner, this Shiraz is filled with aromas of violet, plum and dark cherry. ItÆs rich with intense ripe fruit characters, and flavours of coffee and Mocha as well as creamy vanillin qualities make for a superb Shiraz.Top Tipples
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 2008lan MacTavish, Better Homes and Gardens, July 2010
Top Tipples
An intense, dark and luscious drop from the Clare Valley. Weighty but never harsh, it's perfect with winter roasts and stews.Top 40
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 20084.5 starsn/a, Winestate, August 2010
Top 40
Inky/oaky, crimson shiraz with rich, spicy, fruit-cake characters showing a certain savouriness. Nice toasty oak and grainy tannins. Has length and balance.Shiraz and blends
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 2008Sarah Davey, Rob Geddes, Drinks Trade, September 2010
Shiraz and blends
Aromas of spice and dark fruit, with good fruit and tannin balance and a nice length. Spicy backberry aromas with good layers and length. A great savoury wine with good length.World's greatest shiraz challenge
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 20083.5 starsn/a, Winestate, October 2010
World's greatest shiraz challenge
Oaky nose and ripe, berry flavoured palate with Smoky oak and chocolaty complexity. Some excellent tannins.20 great buys under $20
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 200891/100n/a, Adelaide Advertiser, November 2010
20 great buys under $20
Clare shiraz does it's regional magic here, sweet fruited with a subtle whiff of eucalypt off in the background, but look for its crunch and bite in the mouth from pin-point berry ripeness, all backed up smartly with a faint touch of oak. A good all-rounder.
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 200886/100Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, December 2010
The 2008 Estate Shiraz presents a deep garnet-purple color and earthy tar and damp loam aromas over cassis and black plum plus some hints of blackberry compote, licorice and dark chocolate. Full bodied with a firm level of chewy tannins, it has a high level of acid and a medium-long straightforward finish. Drink this one now to 2014.Best Wines of 2010
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 20084.5 starsWinestate, February 2011
Best Wines of 2010
Inky/oaky, crimson shiraz with rich, spicy fruit-cake characters showing a certain savouriness. Nice toasty oak and grainy tannins. Has length and balance.
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 200885 pointsHarvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, June 2011
A light grip of tannins surrounds the syrupy black cherry and blackberry flavours in this polished shiraz. Drink now
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 200887 pointsWine Advocate (USA), November 2011
Supple at first, with brown sugar and prune flavors that seem sweetly ripe, but this full-bodied wine firms up substantially on the finish, where it turns a bit eathery in flavor and coffee-astringent. Drink now, before the fruit fades.