As far as I can tell, there is no Point Ormond winery. This wine was bottled by BMW of North Fitzroy, a suburb of Melbourne, from grapes grown in Australia, probably from a small vineyard in or near Heathcote in Victoria. The grapes are very fine indeed, but instead of lavishing them with extravagant French oak, the winemaker decided to let the prime produce speak for itself. The result is exactly what I am looking for in Shiraz--low oak, high acid, low alcohol (13.6%), low price and delicious fruit.
Deep and dark, no bluish or purplish tones. Inviting aromas of currants, dried herbs, bay leaf and eucalyptus. Coats the tongue with Shiraz flavors, supple and friendly. No reason not to enjoy this wine right now, and the price ($14.99) is reasonable enough that you can drink it often.
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