Kelsey Gordon

9.3

Quite a nice evening winter wine. I got it for $15.99. This wine is pretty standard in most bottle shops and is a nice choice for a Shiraz that dinner guests will enjoy. It's a very deep red with some purple in there. After being allowed to air for a bit, this wine has a really warm body with whispers of chocolate and medium rare steak. There is a light peppery after taste that really compliments the long lasting body. It doesn't show off any of the particular characteristics of a Shiraz but that shouldn't take away from the fact that is an easy to choose and reliable wine. Definitely worth a try. — 11 years ago

Kelsey Gordon

Kelsey had this 11 years ago

Kelsey Gordon

8.9

This blend of three is arguably one of the best available at an entry level commercial price. It is a vibrant red drop with a light salty toffee bouquet. It has a medium body with a slight peppery spice that sits in the middle of the palette. It isn't as bodied as a full Shiraz but carries the strength reminiscent of one. It's a lovely drinking wine that would easily be gulped down. It would go well as an end of the day glass or accompanying a pasta or chicken main. — 11 years ago

Kelsey Gordon

8.7

Firstly, forgive the glass. Nice body with this wine. Very soft coffee flavour at the back of the palette. There is a hint of berry but it is more complex and subtle than the cheaper shiraz's from the south Eastern Australian region. It is a very very drinkable Shiraz and a great introduction for a drinker new to Shiraz. — 11 years ago

Kelsey Gordon

7.3

Very opaque on first pour. It's a very light maroon colour. It has a strong, sharp, sweet scent. It's not complimentary to a Shiraz. On first taste it has a strong sense of an artificial sweetness which isn't countered by a body. The label describes a soft oak and long tannin which isn't reflective of the flavour. It almost tastes like a flat berry cruiser or strong berry cordial.

It would be perfect for a fruit punch, but not as a sipping Shiraz. — 11 years ago