Type: Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre
Year: 2007
Price: $9 (approx)
Date: 24/01/2010
Reason for purchase: left over from party revellers
Review: This is my first review of one of the great d'arry wines.
The initial look and taste is very dark, thick and heavy. Something that is very inviting in a big, bold McLaren Vale wine.
First taste gives a really rich port or brandy flavour, that slowly mellows out and leaves without fuss. The smell gives the same impression.
There is a definate Shiraz burst at the start, but either the Grenache or Mourvedre settle it down and give it a clean finish.
The only thing that might be lacking is a longer Shiraz aftertaste. However that could be remedied with a couple of years in the cellar. Perhaps I'll put one away to test.
Overall I'm quite pleased with this entry level darry wine. I may even put it up against The Footbolt and see how it goes.
Given it's price and great taste, this wine is highly recommend.
Rating: 8/10 -DF-
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