{"product_id":"tim-smith-wines-bugalugs-barossa-shiraz","title":"Tim Smith Bugalugs Barossa Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Allure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, intensely charismatic, and absolutely crackling with energy. While mainstream consumers blindly default to massive, overly jammy, and heavily oaked New World fruit bombs, the true insider turns to small batch iconoclast Tim Smith for an entirely different breed of South Australian red. Named after a classic Aussie colloquialism, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBugalugs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a brilliant, fiercely independent Shiraz that punches well above its weight. It strips away the heavy handed commercial make up to deliver an authentic, high definition expression of the Barossa Valley that is pure, expressive, and impossible to ignore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It’s Exceptional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, brooding ink purple pour that commands the glass. The nose is a striking, intensely aromatic collision of crushed black plums, wild blueberries, and dark chocolate, layered with intricate notes of black pepper, smoked meats, and a hint of dried lavender. The palate is wonderfully full bodied yet remarkably light on its feet, balancing a rich, opulent core of dark bramble fruit with surprisingly vibrant acidity and sleek, chalky tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Shiraz masterfully sourced from select, low yielding vineyards across the western and northern ridges of the Barossa Valley. Tim Smith employs a distinctly hands off approach, utilizing minimal new oak influence to guarantee that the ancient soils, natural spice, and dazzling primary fruit intensity of the region remain completely unmasked and beautifully defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e An absolute powerhouse of a crowd pleaser built for robust flavors and good company. Keep it cellar cool (around 16°C) to allow its brilliant layers of dark fruit and spice to unfurl seamlessly. It is an extraordinary, natural companion for a premium flame-grilled ribeye steak, smoky barbecued brisket, slow cooked pulled pork, or a rich venison ragù.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tim Smith | \u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Shiraz | \u003cstrong\u003eThe Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0% ABV (approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Exclusivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boutique Artisan Winemaker, Low Intervention Style, Old-Vine Component Sourcing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LEA AND SANDEMAN","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":58145234485596,"sku":"WSTIM44","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6964\/1052\/files\/TimSmithBugalugs.png?v=1783771016","url":"https:\/\/www.wineslut.co.uk\/products\/tim-smith-wines-bugalugs-barossa-shiraz","provider":"WINESLUT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}