Posts Tagged ‘South’
Sunday, February 1st, 2009
86 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 09 Jan 2009
Dark purple/ruby core with a ruby rim. Fresh black cherry aromas backed by anise, cassis and a hint of spicy herbs. Easy entry on the palate with lush black cherry over wet stone, cassis and raspberry. Nice juicy finish.
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Tags: 2004, anise, Australia, black, cabernet, cassis, cherry, eastern, herb, hill, koonunga, penfolds, purple, raspberry, red, red wine, ruby, sauvignon, Shiraz, South, spice, stone, Syrah, wet, wine
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
74 / C-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 09 Jan 2009
Dark maroon core with a garnet rim. Prune and dried cherries with strawberry licorice and a cinnamon hint. Smooth entry on the palate. Soft with black cherry flavors and a hint of mocha on the finish.
This needs to be consumed immediately - starting to taste old.
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Tags: 2004, australis, black, cherry, cinnamon, eastern, garnet, hill, koonunga, licorice, maroon, mocha, penfolds, prune, red, red wine, Shiraz, South, strawberry, Syrah, wine
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
91 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 05 Dec 2008
Inky core with a bright purple rim. Thick blueberry jam aromas are surrounded by smoky game, earth and a lighter hint of cut violets. Rich fruit on the front palate with nice balancing acidity. Brown sugar baked ham and a touch of bacon lurk under blueberry syrup. A touch of earth joins the fruit on the finish. A very clean, fresh and well balanced Shiraz.
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Tags: 2006, Australia, bacon, baked, blueberry, Boarding, brown, class, earth, first, game, hame, jam, Pass, purple, r wines, red, red wine, Shiraz, smoke, South, sugar, Syrah, syrup, violet, wine
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
88 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 22 Jan 2008
Misleadingly light ruby and pink in the glass – this wine is a big fruity monster. Bright blueberry and cherry aromas with a light citrus zest. On the palate it is rich and full, with good acidity to keep it from getting cloying. Big candied blood orange flavors back ripe cherry and raspberry with a light earthy edge to the lingering fruit.
Grenache can be tricky to work with and finding a well made cheap one is always great. This is the perfect Valentine’s day gift for an ex…
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Tags: 2006, Australia, Barossa, bitch, blood, blueberry, candy, cherry, citrus, earth, grenache, orange, pink, r wines, raspberry, red wine, ruby, South, valley, zest
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
87 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 22 Jan 2008
Bold purple core with a ruby and violet rim. Very spicy on the nose with forward licorice, vanilla, oak and cinnamon over rich dark black cherry. Thick and full on the palate with ripe, chewy tannins. Dark blackberry and cherry are backed by roasted coffee and black licorice, leading into a toasted dark fruit finish.
A decent fruity example of Australian Cab. Nothing particularly noteworthy, but well made for the price.
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Tags: 2005, Australia, Barossa, black, blackberry, cabernet, cherry, cinnamon, coffee, evil, licorice, oak, purple, r wines, red, red wine, roast, ruby, sauvignon, South, spice, valley, vanilla, violet, wine
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
89 / A+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 04 Sep 2008
Classic lighter grenache color with a medium ruby core and a lighter garnet rim. The aromas are very spicy and floral with some candied cherry, fresh grape and a hint of dark scorched earth. Incredibly smooth in the mouth making it easy to drink. Cinnamon spice surrounds strawberries and cherries. Round in the middle with just enough acid to keep it fresh. The finish comes in strong with a huge red gummy bear kick and a touch of spicy cumin.
Grenache is a great wine for people who are looking for something not quite as heavy as a Cabernet, but that still packs an impressive punch of smells and flavors. Grenache can get pretty pricey (particularly from the South of France) so finding one in the $10 range is a rarity. Finding one in the $10 range that delivers with this quality fruit is unheard of. The grapes come from vines that vary in age all the way up to 80 years, which really gives some added fruit and spice. This is the perfect wine to bring to a friend’s house as it appeals to all drinkers; seasoned wine veterans and newbies alike. Plus who’s going to make fun of you for drinking wine that’s called the Bitch? (Also makes a great gift for the hostess with a sense of humor…)
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Tags: 2007, Australia, bear, bitch, candy, cherry, cinnamon, cumin, earth, floral, flower, fresh, garnet, grape, grenache, gummy, r wines, red, red wine, ruby, scorched, South, spice, strawberry, wine
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
86 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 22 Oct 2008
Dark ruby core and a garnet rim. Juicy and grapey aromas with fresh squeezed blackberry fruit underscored by a darker tar and black cherry note. Easy entry onto the palate. Juicy and round with nice blueberry and blackberry flavors. There is a hint of earth and creamy caramel on the finish.
55% Shiraz, 45% Grenache. Easy drinking. Not overly complex, but a fun wine for before, during or after dinner.
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Tags: 2005, Australia, black, blackberry, blueberry, caramel, cherry, cream, earth, eastern, garnet, grape, grenache, red, red wine, rosemount, ruby, Shiraz, South, Syrah, tar, wine
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
91 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 12 Feb 2008
Inky dark ruby core with a bright ruby rim. Rich blueberry fruit aromas are countered by nice slatey minerality, smoky *lardon*, and a hint of vanilla cream. The font of the palate is dominated by blueberries and boysenberries. The mouthfeel is impressively round and balanced, and much more restrained than your average overblown Barossa Shiraz. Soft and supple, this beauty is ready to bring home and pop the cork tonight.
Not the typical big jammy South Australia Shiraz. Not the wine if you are looking for an explosive fruit bomb to drink by itself, but rather a more stylish, elegant wine that would go well with powerful, meaty foods.
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Tags: 2005, Australia, Barossa, Binder, blueberry, boysenberry, bright, core, cream, dark, dry, fruit, Heysen, lardon, mineral, red, red wine, rich, Rolf, ruby, Shiraz, slate, smoke, South, table, valley, vanilla, wine
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
92 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 19 Feb 2008
Very dark purple in the glass with a bright fuchsia and pink rim. This wine is spicy and dense in the nose with anise, new oak and vanilla over big ripe blueberry and blackberry. Dark earth, toffee and a touch of smoky game underlie the fruits. In the mouth this is a lush, round wine with great mouthfeel. Dark, jammy fruits make this wine distinctly Aussi Shiraz, but the balance of the acid and tannin keep it from getting too hedonistic. Rich bittersweet chocolate and vanilla notes linger in the toasty, creamy finish.
More typically Australian with the huge, powerful fruit and color that will stain your teeth (probably not the best way to impress on a first date). With all that fruit though, they manage to make a wine that is well balanced and good to drink. A bit powerful for most foods, but nice fruit and easy to enjoy while sitting on a couch or just hanging around.
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Tags: 2005, acid, anise, Australia, Barossa, bittersweet, blackberry, blueberry, Bogan, bright, chocolate, cream, dark, dense, earth, fruit, fuchsia, game, jam, Kaesler, oak, pink, purple, red, red wine, Shiraz, smoke, South, spice, table, tannin, toast, toffee, valley, vanilla
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
90 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 17 Mar 2008
Medium gold color with a bright rim. Rich aromas of yellow pear with a sweet beeswax and honey note around vanilla and lemon. Very round, mellow and approachable on the palate. Great balance of fruit and acidity. Lush pears and golden delicious apples with a hint of honeycomb. Long, lingering finish. 13% Alcohol By Volume
This grape is most famous in Bordeaux, and great examples of it are amazing, but also very expensive. This particular one from Australia has great balance and is much more affordable. It’s drinking well now, and I’d drink it by 2010.
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Tags: 2002, acid, apple, approachable, Australia, Barossa, beeswax, bright, Colonial, delicious, dry, estate, fruit, gold, honey, honeycomb, l'Expatrie, lemon, lush, medium, mellow, pear, rich, round, Semillon, South, sweet, valley, vanilla, white, White wine, yellow
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