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This is a Shiraz from McLaren Vale in Australia. This wine was given my sister-in-law Natasha, and we enjoyed it together over the Christmas break. We probably would have given this wine the coveted 5 trophies had it not been so pricey. We’ve had a few wines in the past that were just as impressive but sold in the high $20 or $30 range. |
| $100+ (We’re told it is also available for the higher prices of $200-$400, but we found it for $120 online). |
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- Aromas of blackberry with a hint of sweet strawberry at the end.
- Tastes of dark berries, plum and a bit of rich chocolate.
- A medium length (somewhat long for American oak) very satisfying finish.
- A fantastic food or evening wine, very versatile.
- An exotic foreign supermodel that has been introduced to you through a friend of a friend… somehow you charm her into a night out… you expect a very superficial and fun experience, but as the evening progresses it becomes clear that she is well educated, smart and very interesting… you have a great time, but you never see her again (you are just a regular dude after all, and she’s a supermodel).
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I picked this wine up because I was having blackened salmon for dinner. I figured a nice Tempranillo would go great with this spicy fish dish. The wine is actually a blend of Tempranillo and Shiraz. The label even recommended that it be served with spicy fish dishes. The label also informed me that I would be tasting intense black fruit flavors and hints of vanilla and spice. Unfortunately, I did not taste any of these things. The wine was quite bland but it did hold up well to the spicy fish. In fact, the only reason it got 1.5 trophies instead of 1 was because it did hold up to the dinner. The only way I would recommend this wine would be with a meal that was quite hearty, spicy and flavorful. On its own the flavors were boring and muddled. |
| $7 from Fresh & Easy |
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- Muddled and indecisive
- Smooth in the mouth yet harsh when swallowed.
- Lingering bitter tastes like that of grape seeds
- On the tip of the tongue it was sweet like blackberries but soured towards the back of the mouth
- Like going to a nice Spanish restaurant and expecting an exotic and enchanting meal but ending up with fried rice and dried beef.
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