Dark Corner Durif Shiraz 2021

\u003cp\u003eFrom the cellars that brought you our customers' No. 1 favorite Australian red, The Black Stump, emerges the remarkable \u003cb\u003eDark Corner Durif-Shiraz.\u003c/b\u003e And whether you’re a fan of ‘The Stump,’ or just a lover of intense reds, you’ll want to snap this beauty up quickly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the pride-and-joy creation of David Joeky, apprentice to Black Stump mastermind, Alan Kennett. David set out to prove his winemaking chops are just as sharp as Alan’s, so in secret (and after hours), he began work on a mega-rich cuvée. A 60/40 blend of Aussie powerhouse grapes Durif and Shiraz, Dark Corner is an inky-black creation that’s a worthy (and delicious) challenger to The Black Stump.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious releases have won top gold medals and a 93-point rating from critic Sam Kim. He raved: “Deep, dark and opulent, the bouquet shows blackberry, blueberry compote, cocoa and toasted hazelnut characters. The palate is full, weighty and flavorsome, delivering delicious fruit flavors together with vanillin oak notes, making the wine very tasty and satisfying.” This powerhouse 2022 release arrives with multiple awards, including a \u003cb\u003etrophy and gold medal\u003c/b\u003e from the \u003ci\u003eChina Wine \u0026 Spirits Awards.\u003c/i\u003e Then there's the \u003cb\u003e90-point\u003c/b\u003e score from critic David Walker Bell, who wrote, \"Dark color and dark flavors of cherry, blackberry, liquorice, pepper and cacao nib. The fruit is central, with oak, tannin and acidity all in alignment and supporting that plush fruit. There’s a distinctive espresso note at the back of the palate, and the finish is long and luxurious.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’ll score \u003cem\u003every\u003c/em\u003e well with a crowd, too, thanks to its richness and inviting aromas and flavors, followed by a well-balanced finish. And with its tempting price, you can pour generously.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet your orders in soon,\u003c/b\u003e before this bestseller goes out of stock.\u003c/p\u003e\n