Greatest Hits: Mr Black’s Concoction (Shiraz/Viognier)
Small Gully Mr. Black’s Concoction 2004 Shiraz Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia:
I first had this when we went to Bouquet in January 2008. I loved it and searched everywhere for it. Currently you can find it at Dep’s, Party Town, and Party Source, I believe. Back in 2008, I picked up several bottles of the 2004 vintage and I just finished off the last of them.
Mr Black’s Shiraz-Viognier Concoction consists of 4% Viognier, 96% Shiraz, and it has a powerful and fragrant bouquet. This is a high-alcohol fruit bomb. I don’t know why I like it so much – it’s not my normal style at all. I find it to be well-balanced; I could certainly feel the alcohol but I couldn’t taste it. The fruit seems to contain the wine and it didn’t seem “hot.” To say it is fruit-forward is an understatement, though. There are all sorts of berries and cherries and dark fruits, all racing to get to your tongue first. It’s definitely jammy. This Concoction is a big wine, there’s no doubt about it, but it’s also a fun wine. I’m not sure how it would work with a meal, but it pairs well with cheese and I enjoyed it while munching on my favorite, Parmigiano Reggiano. In Northern Ky, Mr Black’s Concoction retails for around $20.
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