Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz Ebenezer 2007

Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz Ebenezer 2007 (SKU 528349, $39.99) I saw this wine again at the LDB store recently. I assume it was because the Wine Festival was here again and this year the Australian wines were featured. As it was tasted in November 2012 and was found to be not ready then, I thought this might be a good time to give it a second tasting. Upon opening the screw cap, the very strong and very fruity aroma again rushed out to my nose. After decanting it briefly in the glass, I proceeded to taste it with some baked ribs with barbeque sauce. That was a big mistake as the barbeque sauce and the strong Shiraz fought each other fiercely. I waited another day and tasted again with some braised duck and it was more palatable. In fact I waited another two days and tasted it with some Chinese New Year food and it was more mellow. My tasting panel found there was a slight "sourness" to the wine, but it was not spoiled. The reason for this unusual taste was probably due to incorrect food pairing. So in conclusion, the wine was still not ready and it should be paired with a good beef steak, some duck breast or lamb after decanting. There are 56 bottles at the 39th and Cambie store.