Pirathon Blue Shiraz 2021 Cloudy Bay Sweet peat smoke rolls off

Sweet peat smoke rolls off the nose in waves

Gaelic for Valley of the Deer

which add a savoury element

smooth yet challenging

To have a single malt released by the owners is a rare treat and should definitely not be passed up

Pirathon Blue Shiraz 2021 Cloudy Bay Sweet peat smoke rolls offShowing upfront blue and black fruit aromatics with complimentary oak nuances of vanilla bean and toast with a rich and voluminous mid palate displaying varietal Shiraz characters of blackberry and plum fruit flavours. Tannins are granular and cocoa like, providing structure and length to the palate. Oak maturation only using older hogsheads helps to add texture and background flavours of coffee and rosewood without compromising the balance and style