Jim Ball Vineyards

Tait Wines

The Ball Buster Barossa Valley Shiraz Blend 2010

Blend of Shiraz (77%), Cabernet Sauvignon (16%) and Merlot (7%). Deep purple core with a lighter ruby rim. Aromas of cooked blueberries, plums and dark chocolate. Same fruits on the palate with additional spicy notes of black pepper and black licorice. Long and fruity finish. Creamy texture with soft and velvety tannins. The acidity is still quite lively. Medium-plus body. Aged beautifully. Thanks for the gift, Petey! — 3 days ago

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Tait Wines

The Ball Buster Barossa Valley Old Vines Shiraz Blend 2018

Blend of Shiraz (77%), Merlot (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (8%) Dark and brooding black/purple color. Intense aromas and flavors of black plum/currant/cherry fruit with noticeable hints of dark chocolate, baking spices and menthol. Full bodied and powerful with a fruit forward and smokey (quite long) finish. Tannins and acidity are soft. Solid quality and opulence for the price. — 3 days ago

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Jim Barry

The Cover Drive Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Dried cherry, savoury herbs, rose petal, gravel. Plenty of acidity. Fine, but not worth the coin. 89. — 2 months ago

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Claret Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Wow!! Still so vibrant and articulate at 13 years old… This field blend of 2nd/3rd choice selections is, in excellent harvest, better than 98% of other vineyards best first choice barrels. 46 Merlot… 31CS, 15 PV, 8% cab franc. 10. Provided such rich sugar, but Jim was able to maintain structure and phenolic equal by picking at the right time. — 5 months ago

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Jim Barry

The McRae Wood Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Plum, oak, vanilla, pepper, cherry. Bold palate with ripe dark fruits. Blackberry, fig, prune. Silky tannins.
— a month ago

Jim Barry

The Armagh Clare Valley Shiraz 2002

Note to self: Somewhat more evolved than expected. So check another bottle soon. — 2 months ago

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Jim Barry

The Benbournie Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Ted
9.2

Wanted to try something different. Very good with fresh jam aromas when opened. Soft tannins. — 4 months ago

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Jim Barry

Clare Valley Assyrtiko 2023

A beautiful wine accompanied by amazing Greek food. — 8 months ago