Tasting-Black Opal Shiraz

This wine is called Black Opal Shiraz. It is from vineyards found in South Eastern Australia along the Limestone Coast, at Langhorne Creek and in the infamous Barossa Valley. Its year is 2011. At the vintage cellar this wine costs $5.95.
Vintage Cellar review:
They said Black Opal Shiraz is rich red in the
glass. Aromas of blackberry, pepper and spice followed with rich plum flavors round out the palate. Soft tannins give structure to the fruit-driven palate.
My review:
This wine was definitely one that you would have to be a wine drinker who has expanded their palate to really be able to enjoy it. It is a strong scented wine. You can smell hints of cherry and a woody or cedar essence. Its a deep smell that truly tingles your nose. The taste has a tingle as well on your palate. It has a rather woody, spicy, and dry taste. I also was getting a rather leathery taste as well. Paired with food that would settle or cut the strength down of the pure spiciness I would say that this wine would be really good with meat or cheeses. This wine would be something I would have to be in the mood for but it is tasty if you like stronger read wines.