Derek’s 90’s love-affair with dance parties and techno music has inspired this range of wines. The passion morphed with his school nickname Deadly Derek. He used to make CD for friends with his best DJ mixes and signed them Mixed by DJ Deadly. The Boombox Shiraz is just another one of his creations.
Tasting Note
This Shiraz which comes from the Paisley estate vineyard, is deep red with purple hues. The nose has wonderful lift of raspberry fruits, floral notes, choc mint and a herbal, menthol note. The medium to full bodied palate has juicy red fruits, blackcurrant, earthy, savoury notes and black olives. The oak has introduced a cedary, roasted meat character. Soft silky tannins define the mid palate and complement the vibrant and juicy fruit. It finishes long with berry fruit, fine tannins and cedary oak. Drink young while it is vibrant and fresh but will age in the medium term for up to ten years.
Food Pairing
Derek and Kirsten suggest this would be a perfect match to a juicy steak with baked vegatables or roasted portabello mushrooms with napoli sauce.
Wine Reviews & Accolades
Silver Medal - Sakura Wine Awards, Japan
93 points Ken Gargett for Wine Pilot
92 points Sam Kim for Wine Orbit
92 points Andrew Graham for Oz Wine Reviews
91 points Dave Brookes for Halliday Wine Companion
91 points Steve Leszczynski for Q Wine Reviews
90 points Campbell Mattinson for Wine Front
