Greg Norman, Shiraz, Limestone Coast, Australia, 2007
Grapes: Shiraz
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - smoke.
fruit/floral - blueberries, unripe fruit.
earth/spice - barnyard.
body - full.
alcohol - 14.5%.
tannins - moderate.
price - $13.99.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for 30 minutes before serving.
Rocland Estate, Ass Kisser, Shiraz, South Australia, 2007
Grapes: Shiraz
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt sugar.
fruit/floral - cola, dates.
earth/spice - black pepper.
body - full.
alcohol - 14.5%.
tannins - firm.
price - $9.99.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for at least one our before serving.
Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Shiraz, Barossa, Australia, 2008
Grapes: Shiraz
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple/black
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - off-dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - burnt sugar.
fruit/floral - blackberries, figs.
earth/spice - chocolate.
body - full.
alcohol - 14.9%.
tannins - firm.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for at least one our before serving.
Tait, The Ball Buster, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2007
Grapes: Shiraz 71%, Cabernet Sauvignon 19%, Merlot 10%
appearance - bright, clear
color - very dense purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - black cherries.
earth/spice - vegetal.
body - full.
alcohol - 15.5%.
tannins - soft.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving.
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Grapes: Chardonnay
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium yellow
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - toast.
fruit/floral - pears.
earth/spice - white pepper.
body - medium-full.
tannins - .
additional notes - seems a little out of balance, subtle flavor.
Grapes: Shiraz
appearance - bright, clear
color - dark purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - toast, wood.
fruit/floral - black cherries, blackberries.
earth/spice - black pepper, graphite.
body - full.
tannins - subtle.
additional notes - nice example of aussie shiraz, easy to drink, nice acidity, good bargain.
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Yellow Tail 2009 Shiraz
Grape: Shiraz
appearance - bright, clear
color - dark purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - medium-dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - ash.
fruit/floral - plum, prune, blackberry preserves.
earth/spice - black pepper, graphite.
body - medium-full.
additional notes - easy to drink, balanced, fruity
Printhie Chardonnay
Grape: Chardonnay
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - fragrant
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - medium-dry.
acidity - smooth.
oak/toast - ash, toast.
fruit/floral - golden delicious apples.
earth/spice - grass, flint.
body - medium-full.
additional notes - nice chardonnay, ripe luscious, maybe a little heavy on the oak depending upon your preference
