Tasting Notes: Hardy’s Oomoo Shiraz 2003
My first post for a while, been a bit busy with work. So, for a change of pace, here is one the best $10 shiraz wines I have had for a long time. Usually, a $10 wine can be very hit and miss, but the Hardys 2003 Oomoo Shiraz is a wine that I enjoyed very much.
I picked up three bottles from Dan Murphy’s to have when the family came around. The Oomoo (14 % vol.) is made from 100% McLaren Vale shiraz grapes that are grown near the Torrens river, west of Adelaide.
The rich red/purple colour of this wine is very vivid and I found it’s palette ranging from plums to blackcurrant with a touch of dark chocolate. It also has a hint of mint and a spicy aftertaste. The tannins are very soft, most likely due to the ripe fruits, making this very easy to drink. I think this wine would also go very well with Osso Buco or a beef stew.
For $10 a bottle, how can you go wrong. Get a few bottles of this so you can save your favourites for yourself!