Promised Land

Promised Land

Shiraz Cabernet 2008

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Region: South Australia
Other Vintages:

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An exceptionally well-balanced, medium-bodied wine with rich, spicy fruit characters. The palate is soft and appealing with a lingering finish.

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Wine Colour
Deep red with vibrant purple tinges.


Wine Bouquet
Enticing fruit aromas of ripe plum, cassis and a hint of liquorice allsorts along with subtle chocolate and spice from the oak maturation.

Wine Palate
A balanced medium bodied wine with a lively palate of juicy red berries, plum, cassis, chocolate and spice. The wine has a soft, supple feel with silky smooth tannins from oak maturation.
This is the quintessential Australian blend. The oh-so enjoyable combination of plum fruits and spicy pepper make it the perfect wine to take to a BBQ or your favourite pizza parlour.

Cellaring Notes
Although made for immediate enjoyment this wine may be matured for a further 2 - 3 years in a good cellar.
Range Variety Vintage Show Name Year Class Award
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Cowra Wine Show 2011 85 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 New World Wine Awards 2011 12a Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Japan Wine Challenge 2010 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition 2011 Silver
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Cairns Wine Show 2011 46.5 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Japan Wine Challenge 2011 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Shanghai International Wine Challenge 2010 Silver
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 New World Wine Awards 2010 12c Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2011 43 Silver
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Selections Mondial Des Vins CANADA 2011 Silver
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Canberra National Wine Show 2010 25 Silver
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Ultimate Wine Challenge 2011 Very Good / Strong Recommendation
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Royal Queensland Wine Show 2011 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Perth Royal Wine Show 2010 56 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Liquorland International Wine Competition 2010 16b Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 San Diego International wine compeition 2011 Silver
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition 2010 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Royal Hobart Wine Show 2011 67 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Sommelier Challenge Wine Competition 2011 Silver
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Riverside International Wine Competition 2011 Gold
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 Silver
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 Bronze
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 Royal Hobart Wine Show 2010 65 Silver
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 International Value Awards Canada 2010 Judges Choice
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2008 New Zealand International Wine Competition 2011 Bronze

Reviews for 0

  • Top 40 NV

    n/a, Winestate, August 2010

    Top 40
    Complex and very oaky, with some pleasant stone fruit aromas and well balanced nectarine/cassis flavours.

  • World's greatest shiraz challenge NV

    n/a, Winestate, October 2010

    World's greatest shiraz challenge
    Rich, fruit-driven wine nicely supported by a backbone of toasty/mocha oak.

  • The Cabernet Blends Tasting NV

    National Liquor News, May 2011

    The Cabernet Blends Tasting
    Sweet and juicy fruit with good weight and balance. Hints of mint and smoky bacon while the palate is ripe with dark berries

  • NV

    Glen Frederiksen, Winelines Online (USA), October 2011


    Aromas and flavors of eucalyptus, black licorice, flesh plums and currants. The wine is very smooth and approachable in the mouth. It is value-oriented red quaffers like this that fueled the Aussie wine invasion into the United States 15 years ago. A Wine Lines Best Buy.

  • NV

    Wine Advocate (USA), November 2011


    With its red-berry fruit tinged with tar and black olive, this is a complex, savory red available for a song. ItÆs medium in weight and creamy in texture, turning crisp and silky on the finish. Drink now.