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WS 94
IWC 94
JS 92
Australia
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Red
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94 points Wine Spectator: "A dark, brooding and dense wine, delivering dried cherry, carpaccio and spice flavors, which linger on the broad finish. Has layers and layers of depth, all balled up and waiting to open with time. Best from 2014 through 2020. 1,200 cases made. (4/30/12)"
94 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(sourced from vines that are reportedly 50 to 130 years old; 100% new oak, 95% of it French): Dark purple. Flamboyant aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, incense, vanilla and Indian spices. Concentrated, penetrating and densely packed, with strikingly concentrated dark fruit flavors that show liqueur-like intensity. Finishes very long, with firm but harmonious tannins and superb persistence. (Jul/Aug 2012)"
92 points James Suckling: "Hung meat, iodine and spice on the nose. Focused in the mouth with judicious use of oak. A compact wine of real force, yet never falls to the wayside of excess, despite its obvious power. Don't know how much I could drink, but the wine is balanced. Drink now and over the next five years. (11/22/11)"
Producer notes: "Dark purple with youthful hues on release, the nose is a compelling mix of dark stone fruits, coffee and blackberries. The 2010 is supremely focused yet rich and rewarding on the palate. The flavours are intense yet restrained, showing brooding dark fruit characters, with cracked pepper hints, some minerality and great complexity. The astounding purity of expression and multilayered structure will allow this wine to mature with elegance for decades to come. Age of vines: 50-130 years old. Cellaring potential: 18+ years. Alcohol: 15.1%."
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WA 87
Australia
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Red
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87 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$12 list] The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby-colored with a nose of spicy black fruits. Ripe, concentrated, and surprisingly lengthy for its modest price, it will drink well for another 3-4 years. (Dec 2009)"
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IWC 90
W&S 90
Australia
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White
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$20 list] Pale yellow. High-pitched, mineral-driven aromas of lemon zest, talc and spearmint. Taut and juicy, showing citrus fruits, a hint of green apple and strong minerality. Picks up deeper melon and pear character with air and finishes dry and persistent. I like this wine's linear character. (Jul/Aug 2011)"
90 points and 'Best Buy,' Wine & Spirits: "[$20 list] Deceptively simple in its clean, spicy line of flavor, this young semillon buzzes with beeswax, orange, lemon, grapefruit and litchi. It's bright, airy and refined, a white that will respond generously to bottle age. (Oct 2011)"
Producer notes: "As always, a beautiful colour with luminous greens. Distinctive Hunter lemongrass/straw aromas as a young wine. Sweet fruit flavours initially on the palate indicating perfect ripeness at harvest and in fact a bit riper than usual. Excellent acid structure, long flavours of lime and apple blossom. Perfect in its youth and a wine that will bottle age gracefully."
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IWC 90
WA 90
WS 90
Australia
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Red
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$20 list] This has a big grip of tannins, but the underlying blackberry, smoke and tar flavors have focus, power and depth. The tannins are daunting, as this is supposed to be a drink-me-now wine. Best after 2014. (5/31/12)"
90 points Wine Advocate: "[$20 list] Medium-deep garnet colored, the 2009 The Custodian Grenache offers a very spicy nose over notes of prunes, raspberry preserves and a whiff of sultanas. Medium to full-bodied, it offers plenty of spicy, warm berry flavors, velvety tannins and balancing acidity, finishing long. Drink it now to 2016+. (Dec 2011)" -Lisa Perrotti-Brown
90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Deep, bright ruby. Aromas of raspberry liqueur, bitter chocolate and licorice. Sweet and plush but juicy, with supple texture to its flavors of cherry, red berries and candied rose. Creamy and open-knit, with very good immediate appeal. The sweet finish displays a lingering raspberry note. (Jul/Aug 2011)"
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WS 89
IWC 88
Australia
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Red
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89 points Wine Spectator: "[$20 list] This fresh, vibrant red is a juicy zinger of cherry and spice flavors that dance against refined tannins and lively acidity. Drink now through 2016. (2/29/12)"
88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright violet. Dried cherry, blackberry, smoked meat and violet on the nose. Pungent, palate-staining dark berry flavors show a wild, musky quality and pick up spiciness with air. Repeats the smoky note on a firm and nicely persistent finish. (Jul/Aug 2011)"
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IWC 88
WA 86
Australia
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Red
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$13 list] Dark ruby. Pungent cherry and blackberry aromas, with hints of licorice and vanilla. Ripe dark berry flavors are braced by racy acidity and show good depth and power. Shows a touch of warmth on the finish, which features a vaguely jammy quality and good persistence. (Jul/Aug 2012)"
86 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 The Stump Jump Shiraz is scented of ripe plums, blackberries and baking spices plus a touch of anise. Medium-bodied with lively acid, chewy tannins, and a medium-long finish, it can be drunk now to 2014. (Dec 2011)"
Producer notes: "The name ‘Stump Jump’ pays homage to a significant South Australian invention -- the Stump Jump plough. As well as clearing the land around McLaren Vale, it was adopted worldwide in the late 19th century because of its ability to ride over stumps and gnarled roots, saving valuable time andnergy. Tasting notes: The nose is chock-full of fresh blackberries, cherries and dark chocolate sprinkled with spices. The palate is fresh and juicy, ripe red fruits mix with plums, blackcurrant, flowers and a twist of black pepper. The tannins are fine with d’Arenberg’s trademark earthiness helping keep this easy going wine in check. Alcohol: 14.5%."
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IWC 88
WS 87
Australia
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Red
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(42% grenache, 33% shiraz and 25% mourvedre): Deep ruby. Powerful, youthfully brooding aromas of cherry, licorice, dark chocolate and pungent herbs. Smells and tastes quite serious for an entry-level wine, offering deep dark fruit and bitter chocolate flavors that pick up sweetness with air. Supple tannins build on the nicely persistent, chewy finish. Owner and winemaker Chester Osbourne says that a lot of components that just missed the cut for d'Arenberg's flagship bottlings typically go into this wine, which gives it a less easygoing personality than most Aussie reds at this price point. (Jul/Aug 2011)"
87 points Wine Spectator: "[$12 list] Light and lively, this offers orange peel-accented raspberry fruit, finishing with a lift. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Drink now. (7/31/11)"
'Best Buy,' Wine & Spirits: "[$12 list] The raspberry scents of grenache, the cherry meat of shiraz and earthy tannins of mourvedre combine in this warm, rustic blend. For a cookout. (Oct 2011)"
Producer notes: "The nose features plum and bright red fruits with a hint of roasted meats, earth, pepper and exotic spices. The palate has some wonderful delicate fruit with blackberry joining the party. A touch of dried herbs adds a savoury edge with fine, lifted tannins providing a long finish."
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IWC 88
WS 87
WA 87
Australia
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Red
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(a 47/29/24 blend): Bright red. Fresh red berries and cherry on the nose. Juicy, straightforward and supple, offering lively raspberry and blackberry flavors and a hint of licorice. Finishes slightly tight, with good energy and cut. (Jul 2012)"
87 points Wine Spectator: "[$13 list] A refreshing style, with an open texture and dark berry flavors, finishing with refined tannins. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2013. (5/31/12)"
87 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre is composed of 47% Shiraz, 29% Mourvedre and 24% Grenache. Medium-deep garnet in color, it offers aromas of spice cake, warm raspberries and kirsch with a hint of white pepper. Medium-full bodied in the mouth, it has soft tannins, medium-high acid and a medium-long finish. Drinking now, it should remain fresh to 2014. (Dec 2011)"
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WS 90
W&S 90
IWC 89
Australia
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White
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90 points Wine Spectator: "Very pretty, with floral, passion fruit and pineapple aromas and flavors up front. Settles into an apricot silkiness on the finish. Drink now. Smart Buys. (7/31/10)"
90 points Wine & Spirits: "2009 McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills The Hermit Crab Viognier-Marsanne Chester Osborn named this wine after the hermit who gave his name to Hermitage and the hermit crabs that live on the beach in McLaren Vale. Tasted blind, it started a discussion about crab-meat soup dumplings at Grand Szechuan in New York, and lobster rolls in Maine. So there is something to the name-a friendly, party-style white that will get any hermit out of his shell-especially if there's crab to match the wine's creamy, lush, peachy flavors. (Oct 2010)"
89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(a 72/28 blend) Light gold. Really showing its viognier today, with scents of white peach, pear, honey and baking spices. Juicy pit fruit flavors become firmer in the middle, with tangy acidity providing lift. A touch dry on the finish but provides excellent palate coverage and lingers with intense minerality. (Jul/Aug 2010)"
'Silver Medal,' Decanter: "Very fresh nose of citrus and stone fruit and some exotic spice. Elegant and attractive, light and fresh. Very pretty. (Oct 2010)"
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Not yet reviewed; 2011 vintage rated 88 points by Wine Spectator: "Light and sweet, with juicy lime, guava and pear flavors that persist against lively acidity. This has style and intensity, with a bit of fizz. Drink now."
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IWC 89
WE 89
Australia
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Red
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89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Deep ruby. Pungent, exotically perfumed bouquet displays cherry, blackberry, apricot and smoky herbs. Midweight cherry and dark berry flavors are brightened by tangy minerals and firmed by dusty tannins. Finishes clean and brisk, with an echoing peach pit quality. (Jul/Aug 2008)"
89 points Wine Enthusiast: "This open-knit, easily accessible Cabernet exhibits classic aromas and flavors of cassis and toasty oak. The soft, velvety texture and vanilla-tinged flavors should give it plenty of mass appeal. Drink now-2015. (Sep 2009)"
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WA 91
Australia
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Red
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91 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "A Shiraz, Grenache, Viognier and Mourvedre blend that is deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 Henry’s Seven gives inviting aromas of warm blackberries, black cherries and spiced plums interlaced with cloves, pepper and a delicate floral lift. Medium to full-bodied, it is soft and supple in the mouth with wonderfully pure blackberry and spice flavors supported by crisp acidity and a medium level of velvety tannins. It finishes with a good length. Drink it now to 2017+. (Apr 2013)"
Producer notes: "76% Shiraz, 13% Grenache, 6% Viognier and 5% Mourvèdre grapes grown in the Barossa (Barossa and Eden Valley). Vibrant red with violet hues. Intense aromas of blackberry, plum and anise are lifted by floral notes, stone-fruits, pepper and crushed spices. The palate is juicy and rich of ripe plum flavors, with savoury notes and a hint of licorice; fine-grained tannins provide texture and length for a beautifully svelte finish. Alcohol 14.5%."
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WA 86
Australia
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Other
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86 points Wine Advocate: "Very pale cherry pink in color, the 2012 Moscato is scented of roses and peach blossoms over a core of grape juice and honeyed apricots. Sparkling, light-bodied, low in alcohol (5.5% declared alcohol) and made in a medium-sweet style, it offers plenty of straightforward aromas and flavors with crisp acid to enliven and a long finish. Drink it now. (Jun 2012)" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Producer notes: "73% Gordo Muscat, 27% Black Muscat. If it was any fresher you'd slap it! The very definition of fun... A true Moscato (in that has been made from 100% Muscat grapes) this wine is light in alcohol, fantastically fizzy and shows summer fruits, rose petal and Turkish delight. Available here in a 375ml bottle and at 5.5% alcohol you can keep it all to yourself..."
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WS 89
WA 89
IWC 89
Australia
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Red
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89 points Wine Spectator: "[$19 list] Ripe and distinctive for balancing its black pepper and red pepper flavors against ripe currant and blackberry fruit, mingling harmoniously on the refined finish. Drink now through 2018. (6/30/12)"
89 points Wine Advocate: "[$19 list] Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Lodge Hill Shiraz gives notes of black cherries, blackberries and black plums over freshly cracked black pepper, dried Mediterranean herbs and lavender. Medium to full bodied and with very crisp acid, it fills the mouth with vibrant berry flavors textured with a medium level of fine grained tannins, finishing long and a little herbal. Drink it now to 2016+. (Feb 2012)" -Lisa Perrotti-Brown
89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$20 list] Opaque ruby. Blackberry liqueur, dark chocolate and licorice on the nose. Densely packed but supple in texture, offering powerful black and blue fruit flavors and a hint of peppery spice. Smoke and bitter chocolate notes build on the finish, which is long and gently chewy. Give this youthful wine some air or a couple more years of bottle age. (Jul/Aug 2012)"
Producer notes: "[$19 list] Deep, dark red/black hues. Lifted aromas of mulberry, raspberry, coffee, kirsch. Mouth-filling flavors of bramble, chocolate, menthol, rosemary. Stuctural wine with delicate, sensual and ripe tannins. A wine that is ready for immediate enjoyment with a view to cellaring for 7 to 10 years from vintage."
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WA 89
IWC 89
Australia
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Red
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89 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$20 list] The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Killerman’s Run, dark ruby-colored, it displays a nose of toasty black currants and spice box. Balanced, firm and flavorful, this lengthy effort will drink well over the next 5-7 years. (Dec 2009)"
89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$20 list] Deep ruby-red. Powerful, spicy aromas of cherry-cola, blackcurrant, graphite and cocoa powder. Lush, broad and sappy, with good snap to the black fruit and spice flavors. This velvety cabernet nicely blends depth with energy and finishes with good subtle persistence and lingering spiciness. (Jul/Aug 2009)"
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WS 96
WA 93
IWC 93
Australia
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White
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96 points and 'Highly Recommended,' Wine Spectator: "[$89 list] A deftly balanced Chardonnay of tremendous depth without much weight, floating its pear, quince, floral and orange marmalade flavors through to the end. It's the finish that makes this special, balancing all the elements effortlessly and lingering on and on. Drink now through 2025. 500 cases imported. (5/31/12)"
93+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Art Series Chardonnay has a wonderfully fragrant nose of honeysuckle, tropical fruits and nectarines over nuances of pink grapefruit and allspice. Full-bodied and richly fruited in the mouth, it is surprisingly harmonious at this youthful stage with a backbone of medium to high acid balancing the ripe, expressive fruit. The finish is long with plenty of tropical fruit layers. Delicious now, it should cellar to 2020+. (Aug 2012)"
93 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Light yellow. Pungent aromas of tangerine, peach and white flowers, complicated by a tropical fruit nuance. Juicy, spicy and intense, with tangy acidity lifting flavors of citrus and orchard fruits, ginger and anise. Becomes creamier and spicier with air and finishes on a subtle pineapple note, with impressive clarity and length. The spicy, intensely mineral 2002 version of this wine is drinking very nicely right now, by the way, but still has years of life ahead of it. (Jul 2012)"
Producer notes: "A vibrant and expressive nose, characterised by a classical fruit profile of Nashi pear, lime curd, ripe white peach and quince. Nuances of flint and sweet cinnamon feature in the background. Subtle layers of complexity are conveyed in the form of lifted floral notes of pear blossom and jasmine, combining with savoury toasted sesame and cashew. On the palate, a gentle and restrained entry shows great poise. Purity and clarity of fruit is underpinned with lively pear, grapefruit and lime flesh. The mid-palate is textural with slight creaminess and generous with concentrated fruit. The degree of width through to the back palate is balanced with a fine line of natural acidity formulating enviable length."
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IWC 91
JS 91
WS 90
Australia
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White
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91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$36 list] Bright yellow. Complex, heady bouquet of dried pear, melon, honey and botanical herbs, with a smoky mineral undertone. Spicy and precise on the palate, showing gently sweet honeydew and orchard fruit flavors with complicating notes of sage, licorice and white pepper. Very complex chardonnay with strong finishing bite and lingering sweetness. (Jul/Aug 2010)"
91 points James Suckling: "A composed symphony of aged truffle, mineral and quinine... Sexy wine... Screw cap. Drink now. (12/16/11)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$36 list] A lively, refreshing style, delivering lots of apple, spice and lime flavors, mingling easily through the long, crisp finish. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases imported. (2010)"
90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$36 list] The Art Series’s little sibling is this lush, full-bodied Chardonnay that packs in a lot of flavor. Hints of buttered toast, nuts, vanilla and tropical fruit (guava?) all gently caress the palate, framed by just enough focus to hold it all together. Drink now. (Feb 2011)"
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IWC 90
WA 89
WS 88
Australia
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White
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$22 list] Pale yellow. Vibrant aromas of lemon zest, pink grapefruit and wet stone. Very dry and precise, offering tangy citrus fruit flavors and a deeper note of pear skin on the back half. Gains flesh with air while retaining vibrancy; I'll bet this will age nicely. (Jul/Aug 2010)"
90 points Jeremy Oliver (The Australian Wine Annual): "Spotless, very intense and uncomplicated, with ripe, punchy aromas of lime juice, lemon pith and white flowers. It's long and chalky, with a tangy expression of persistent and mouth-filling citrusy flavour, finishing with length, focus and a note of austerity. (2011)"
89 points Wine Advocate: "[$22 list] The tasting line-up began with the 2009 Art Series Riesling, revealing pronounced aromas of lime leaves, yuzu zest, passion fruit and warm grapefruit. Crisp, light to medium bodied, fully dry and elegant, it gives a long steely finish. Drink it now to 2016. (Oct 2010)" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
88 points Wine Spectator: "[$22 list] Light and tangy, with a licorice edge to the lime and green melon flavors. Finishes with some pizzazz. Drink now through 2020. 600 cases imported. (6/15/10)"
Producer notes: "A wine of brilliant clarity, which has a very pale straw colour with lime green, tinges. The nose shows lifted aromas of citrus blossom, musk, green apple, lime and quince mixed with a delicious mineral edge, which are indicators of an excellent wine. A wine of exceptional length, the palate displays classic Rieslings flavours of lime and grapefruit and green apple. This is a wine with great intensity and depth of flavour. The palate finishes with clean crisp succulent acidity. The 2009 wine we believe compares very well with our renowned 2002 vintage."
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IWC 89
WS 88
Australia
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Red
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89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$20 list; 66% shiraz, 17% cabernet sauvignon, 11% grenache and 6% tempranillo]. Inky ruby. Deeply smoky aromas of blackcurrant, licorice and dried rose. The palate offers full-bodied, powerful dark berry preserve and candied flower flavors, picking up gentle tannins with air. Turns sweeter and silkier with air, finishing with excellent clarity and persistent dark fruit notes. This is drinking well now. (Jul/Aug 2009)"
88 points Wine Spectator: "Medium-weight, with crisp texture to support the ripe cherry and delicate herbal flavors, lingering well. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Tempranillo. Drink now. 1,800 cases made. (8/31/09)"
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WS 91
IWC 91
Australia
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Red
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91 points Wine Spectator: "[$50 list] Expressive and balanced, playing its bright, ripe currant and blackberry fruit against basil and espresso hints on the appealingly transparent frame. Drink now through 2021. (7/31/12)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(a 51/49 blend): Saturated ruby. Cherry-cola, blackberry, vanilla and pungent spices on the nose, with a floral overtone building with air. Smooth, expansive dark berry preserve and cherry-cola flavors are brightened by tangy acidity and show impressive depth. Turns sweeter on the finish, with the cherry and vanilla notes lingering. (Jul 2012)"
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Producer notes: "50% Grenache, 27% Shiraz, 23% Mourvedre. Color: Deep crimson, purple rim. Nose: A varietal swirl inducing a rush of the fruits of a summer berry-pudding...blueberry, mulberry, cranberry, raspberry. Underlying scents of soy, olive and quince, with a spray of sweetened paprika. Upon sitting, wafts of wet dough--a suggestion of Danish pastry/gingerbread... courtesy of the Grenache. Oak. Barely perceptible. Palate: Medium-bodied. Balanced. At this stage, pre-release, flavors still elemental... Turkish Delight beetroot juice, cranberry... Glossy tannins--upfront and middle (cocoa) powdery, yet finishing dusty... compliments of Mourvédre. Persistent, lingering. Solid... Shiraz claiming its stakeholding. vivacious/vibrant/vigorous."
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WS 89
IWC 88
WE 88
Australia
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White
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89 points Wine Spectator: "[$14 list] Taut and distinctive for its range of pear, melon, tobacco and spice flavors, deftly balanced as the flavors persist gently. Drink now through 2012. (11/30/09)"
88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$14 list] Pale gold. Exotic tropical and pit fruits on the nose, with dusty mineral and quinine qualities adding verve. Juicy and fresh in the mouth, with pliant peach and pineapple flavors joined by a slow-building mineral quality that lingers on the aftertaste. (Jul/Aug 2009)"
88 points Wine Enthusiast): "[$14 list] This Chardonnay from the cool-climate Adelaide Hills offers plenty to like for the price: hints of toast and vanilla frame fruit that ranges from grilled peaches and pears to ripe melons. Round without being overly rich, this could be served as an apéritif, or with chicken or fish dishes. (Nov 2009)"
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WA 89
Australia
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89 points Wine Advocate: "[$17 list] The 2010 Marsanne was sourced from vineyards planted in 1927 through to 1990. It offers a moderate intensity of restrained aromas: fresh straw, preserved lemons, ripe pear and lanolin. Dry, light to medium bodied and with a good backbone of high acid, it gives a good concentration of peach and pear flavors with a long earthy finish. Drink it now through 2015. (Jun 2011)" -Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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IWC 91
WA 90
Australia
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Red
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91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(a blend of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and merlot; 15.5% alcohol): Bright purple. Fresh blackberry and blackcurrant aromas are expansive and strikingly energetic. A deeply concentrated blend, offering sweet, sappy black and blue fruit flavors and refreshing spicy snap. The spiciness builds with air and carries through the persistent, floral-accented finish, which features silky tannins. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
90 points Wine Advocate: "A blend of 73% Shiraz, 15% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, Tait’s 2009 The Ball Buster provides a deep garnet color and aromas of blackberry preserves, prunes, mulberries and dried leaves with nuances of Indian spices and dusty earth. Full bodied and rich in the mouth, it has a high level of acid providing freshness to the generous fruit and a medium-firm level of grainy tannins, finish long with lingering notes of anise. Drinking now, it should remain good to 2015+. (Dec 2010)" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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WE 90
W&S 89
Australia
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Red
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90 points - 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$16 list] This blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot features cassis and mint aromas, then bold flavors of cassis, chocolate and coffee. It’s reasonably full bodied, but its best attribute may be its thick, rich texture, which makes it a perfect budget-conscious choice to serve alongside your favorite steak. (Nov 2009)"
89 points Wine & Spirits: "Fresh blueberry flavors run through this blend of cabernet sauvignon (55 percent) and merlot. It's clean and rich, with savory black tannins that carry the scent of pencil lead. Impressively complex for the price, this will complement braised beef. (Feb 2010)"
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