| The 2005 Valletta follows in the footsteps of its stable partner, Piombo Shiraz, which is the back-bone of the Valetta blend. Valletta leads out with a hint of eucalypt which is just enough to get your mind guessing yet not enough to give up the game too early. Next you recognize the warmth and inviting lure of luscious McLaren Vale Shiraz, but then comes the twist which makes the pleasure so much more than just great Shiraz, the softening and enveloping velvet touch of prime Grenache. Elegant and unassuming but still with a generous mouth full of fruit and lovely tannin structure, Valletta leads you on a merry dance before spiralling into an enjoyable lengthy finish. |
