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The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013

5 TIME INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL WINNING SHIRAZ OUTPOINTS 97 PT RATED SHZ

Don't Pay ^$60^.00 EACH

^$ 60.00 /bottle by the straight dozen

Single bottle price ^$60^.00

Customer reviews

4.45 out of 5 stars.

Why to buy:

GOLD MEDAL WINNER INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE LONDON
GOLD MEDAL CWSA 2016
GOLD MEDAL WINNER CONCOURS MONDIAL BRUXELLES 2016
GOLD MEDAL WINNER CWSA BEST VALUE 2016
GOLD MEDAL AWC VIENNA 2016
MULTI INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER
PAST 5 VINTAGES EXILE HAVE WON 2 TROPHIES, 2 DOUBLE GOLD, 15 GOLD, 12 SILVER AND 21 BRONZE
HALF PRICE, SAVE $360 A DOZEN
BASKET PRESSED SHIRAZ AGED FOR 24 MONTHS IN OAK
SOURCED FROM 100 YEAR OLD LOW YIELDING VINES
EXILE SHIRAZ HAS SOLD FOR $220 A BOTTLE
OUTPOINTS $200 & 97 POINT HALLIDAY RATED BROOKENWOOD GRAVEYARD

Specifications:

Vintage:	2013
Source/Region:	Barossa Valley, South Australia
Grape Variety:	Shiraz
Cellaring:	Will cellar for 2 decades
Bottle Top:	Foil over cork
Alcohol Content:	14.50
Standard Drinks:	8.60
Rating:	0

Tasting Notes:

Black Purple with cherry red flashes. Brilliant cherry and blackberry florals on the nose followed by layers of earth, dark plums and espresso coffee notes. Still quite bright and broody which reflects it will cellar well so suggest decanting well before consumption if drunk early. There is black plum, blackberry, juicy cassis, dried spice and melted dark chocolate notes. The underlying earthy character becomes more apparent when allowed to breathe; this also allows the layers of tannin to become more apparent whilst a slight touch of natural fruit acid and the oak will ensure longevity and development in the bottle.

Technical:

After the stunning 2012 vintage we were blessed with a second consecutive vintage of excellent quality fruit despite difficult conditions, which kept yields well below average. Early frost kept bud numbers low and as a result reduced the volume of fruit produced, the low crop and one of the driest and quickest vintages on record as a result of a late dry winter and spring which lead into the usual warm dry summer ripening period. The bulk of the fruit was sourced from an old vineyard in Marananga, which is dry grown and includes a block of vines over 100 years in age. The vines that make up Exile were pruned severely and received a run of green harvesting finally producing just one and a half tonne to the acre on average. The fruit was basket pressed and fermented in small 1 and 2 tonne fermenters, it was hand plunged three times daily, the wine was matured on lees to maintain the fruit profile and matured in Hogheads barrels for 24 months prior to being bottled with minimal filtration.

Accolades & Awards:

International Wine Challenge London

"Intense aromas of plum, cocoa and black pepper. Full-body with grainy tannin and plenty of fruit on the palate. Immense, youthful and needs years."

At The International Wine Challenge London 2016 The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Shiraz 2013 outclassed;

Katnook Prodigy Coonawarra Shiraz 2010 (96 Pts J.H. $100)

Gatt Old Vine Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 (90 Pts J.H. $100)

Fox Creek Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 (96 Pts J.H. $75)

Gatt High Eden Single Vineyard Shiraz 2012 (95 Pts J.H. $60)

Shingleback The Gate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 (96 Pts J.H. $35)

At The Decanter Asia World Wine Awards 2015 The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Shiraz 2013 outpointed;

Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 (97 Pts. J.H $200)

Grant Burge Shadrach Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 ($90)

d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2012 ($65)

Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 (96 Pts. J.H $55)

At The China Wine & Spirit Awards 2016 The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Shiraz 2013 Outpointed the following:

Heirloom Vineyards Eden Valley Shiraz 2013 (95 Pts. J.H $80)

Tempus Two Pewter UNO Shiraz 2014 ($72)

Patritti JPB Shiraz 2014 (97 Pts. J.H $60)

Gold Medal

International Wine Challenge London 2016

China Wine & Spirit Awards Best Value 2016

Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2016

China WIne & Spirit Awards 2016

AWC Vienna 2016

Award Winner

Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2015

Decanter World Wine Awards London 2015

Syrah Du Monde 2016

Decanter World Wine Awards 2016

Reviews:

The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 95.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Wilko from This label always pleases. You can always rely on Colonial Estate to deliver on all aspects of a true Barossa Shiraz.

Date published: 2017-03-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by TSQUARED from Fantastic Value This has been my "go to" wine for some time now. It never disappoints and delivers great value for money in that it has the intensity and flavours normally associated with a far more expensive wine. I never fail to be impressed by the first glass and look forward to the next, every time I open a bottle. I hope to be able to continue to purchase this wine for many years as it is one of my favourites. Guests are never backward in asking for a refill whenever I serve it.

Date published: 2017-01-06

Rated 5 out of 5 by Tuan Photo from great wine bought 12 dozens of the wine and never looked back

Date published: 2016-09-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by FiFi6 from Beautiful wine Absolutely gorgeous wine. We love the Exile Shizaz...

Date published: 2016-09-06

Rated 5 out of 5 by Paul12 from Amazing Amazing wine and an amazing price. Would love to see it on sale again.

Date published: 2016-09-06

Rated 5 out of 5 by Mark from Absolutely Superb What a great drop! Very smooth and will only get better with age.

Date published: 2016-08-29

Rated 5 out of 5 by Greips1 from Excellent all round i have been buying the Exiles since 2009 vintage and they are fantastic !!!

Date published: 2016-08-26

Rated 5 out of 5 by Angel Swan from Love the cork When my friends hear the cork pop on this one, they know they are sharing in a great wine.

Date published: 2016-08-24

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