{"product_id":"the-colonial-estate-explorateur-barossa-valley-shiraz-2025","title":"The Colonial Estate Explorateur Barossa Valley Shiraz 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe The Colonial Estate Explorateur Barossa Valley Shiraz 2025 is a bold yet refined expression of one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. Sourced from low-yielding vineyards throughout Marananga, Greenock, Moppa, Ebenezer and Stockwell in the renowned north-western Barossa Valley, this premium Shiraz showcases the remarkable depth, concentration and complexity for which the region is famous. Crafted using the same precision, equipment and French-inspired winemaking philosophy as The Colonial Estate's flagship wines, it delivers exceptional quality and outstanding value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep purple with a subtle red-brick rim, the wine opens with inviting aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice, aniseed and finely integrated oak. The palate is rich and velvety, revealing generous flavours of blackberry and dark plum supported by layers of savoury olive, roasted cashew and charry oak. Fine-grained tannins provide structure and elegance, while balanced acidity carries the wine through to a long, smooth and moreish finish that perfectly captures the power and finesse of premium Barossa Valley Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the success of the previous vintage, which was awarded 95 Points and a Gold Medal by Wine Showcase Magazine along with 94 Points and 5 Stars from Russell Gallagher (Vinomasters), the The Colonial Estate Explorateur Barossa Valley Shiraz 2025 is a superb match for chargrilled steak, slow-roasted lamb, beef short ribs, game meats and aged hard cheeses. Enjoy now or cellar to further develop its complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion\u003c\/b\u003e Barossa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring\u003c\/b\u003e Drink now or cellar mid term\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e 14.00%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Point Rated \u0026amp; 5 Stars \u003c\/b\u003e - Russell Gallagher Vinomasters\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"Deep crimson with vibrant purple hues. Aromas of blackberry, black plum and blueberry are layered with cracked pepper, liquorice and dark chocolate, with subtle cedar and savoury spice adding complexity. The palate has an overall fruit sweetness that flows with concentrated dark fruit across a plush, generous frame. Fine-grained tannins provide further intensity while balanced acidity maintains freshness. Layers of ripe plum, blackberry, and pepper build through the mid-palate, leading to a long finish. A rich Barossa Shiraz delivering concentrated dark fruit and solid tannins.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Point Rated \u0026amp; 5 Stars \u003c\/b\u003e - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"It's gorgeously expressed on the nose with enticing aromas of dark berry, baking spice, potpourri, vanilla, and cedar. The palate delivers excellent weight and a plump mouthfeel, with a fleshy texture and chalky tannins that lead to a sustained, satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2038. $35.00. Aug 2026.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2023 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eAustralian Wine Showcase - 95 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2023 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eAustralian Wine Showcase - Gold Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2023 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eRussell Gallagher, Vinomasters - 94 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 Stars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2023 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit - 93 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 Stars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2022 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eAustralian Wine Showcase - 95 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2022 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit - 93 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 Stars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2021 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eMelbourne International Wine Competition 2022 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e 2021 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 95 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e 2019 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 95 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e 2018 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eCWSA 2020 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e 2018 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e 2018 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 94 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e 2017 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 94 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e 2017 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eCWSA 2018 Best Value - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eCWSA 2017 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 94 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2013 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eCWSA 2015 Best Value - DOUBLE GOLD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2013 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eMelbourne International Wine Competition - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2013 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eAWC Vienna 2015 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2011 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eConcours Mondial - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2011 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eAWC Vienna 2014 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2011 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 93 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2010 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eShanghai International Wine Challenge - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2010 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eAWC Vienna 2013 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2010 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eSan Francisco International Wine Challenge - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2010 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 90 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2008 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eRobert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 91 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e2005 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eRobert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 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