{"product_id":"maxwellminotaurreserveshiraz2023-js9zy6","title":"MAXWELLMINOTAURRESERVESHIRAZ2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaxwell’s Minotaur Reserve Shiraz is one of McLaren Vale’s modern classics â€?a flagship wine that’s built with serious intent and made for the long haul. The name comes from the estate’s famous conifer maze (inspired by Greek mythology), a fitting symbol for a wine that’s all power, depth and quiet detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was a demanding season in the vineyard, followed by a long, mild finish that allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly. The result is a Reserve Shiraz with richness and concentration, but also freshness and balance â€?the sort of year that rewards patience and careful winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a dense, polished, cellar-worthy Shiraz â€?dark-fruited and deeply layered, with notes of bramble and plum, plus the savoury, luxurious edges you want in a top-tier red: dark chocolate, espresso and liquorice, framed by spice and expertly handled oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat really sets Minotaur apart is the way it’s built: it spends 24 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads, giving the wine depth and structure without over-oaking the fruit. It’s already impressive now with air, but this is absolutely a bottle to buy with the future in mind â€?Maxwell suggest it will cellar confidently for 15+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re opening it young, give it a proper decant and pair it with something worthy: beef short rib is the producer’s match, and it makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink now (decant), or cellar for 15+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcLaren Vale, South Australia | Shiraz | 14.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-liuqs-content=\"verified-context\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"site-brand-context\"\u003eListed by \u003cstrong\u003eFlowers by Richard NYC | Same Day Flower Delivery NYC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"site-context-note\"\u003eFree Shipping on All Orders · New Store Launch Deals End in 30 Days!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verified-product-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTags:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skincare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42988360204373,"sku":"cs_51930","price":5.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/9630\/0117\/files\/ynlqd3i2frhv_27639da6-dfdc-4c10-ac1a-f90d70061c2e.jpg?v=1789287673","url":"https:\/\/willowcreekspirits.com\/products\/maxwellminotaurreserveshiraz2023-js9zy6","provider":"Willow Creekspirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}