Tait Family Winery
Sam Plunkett
Barrel Select Tait Hamilton Vineyard Shiraz 2021
NW. More traditional Shiraz. Good body and depth. — a year ago
Ampeleia
Ampeleia Maremma Toscana Red Blend
Ampeleia, beyond this winery in the heart of Maremma (Tuscany) there was a swiss couple: Erica and Peter Max Suter, they bought an abandoned piece of land which since 2002 has been reorganized under the protection of Elisbetta Foradori. Roccatederighi's the ancient town nearby that spread over the Metalliferous Hills. All the Ampeleia wines bear names that recall ancestral ideas and profound concepts taken from ancient Greek culture: Kepos, Empatia, Ampeleia. Biggest enemy in the wine region is an excess heat and too much sun exposure of the vines which could provides too mushy wines or some dispreferred overipe. How does Marco Tait in the vineyards first then in the cellar, fight against such an adversary? Altitude, actually three different altitudes! Ampeleia di Sopra is where they've got vineyards between 450 and 600 m.a.s.l., here's for instance, the main reason why this vintage 2004, a blend of Cab Franc, Sangiovese and four others Mediterranean grape varieties despite his twelve years behind it is still that vibrating, breezy, unbroken and savory! http://www.ampeleia.it/ — 9 years ago
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. — 6 months ago
Tait Wines
The Wild Ride Barossa Valley Shiraz Blend
2012 was better — 9 years ago
Tait Wines
Basket Pressed Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
@Delectable Wine it is Shiraz basket pressed
Family owned winery, i went to visit last February and him and her wife are absolutely lovely. We had a marvellous lunch, all home cooked, in the barel shed. Over the top!
This is luscious, smooth, dark berries fruit, licorice and more.
It's a big wine, but not tiring and quite long too.
I am guessing the 10 years in bottle makes it more digestible, if you pass me the term.
It also looks like it could go another 10 years easily. — 9 months ago
Tait Wines
The Wild Ride Shiraz 2007
Very dry. Excellent wine. Best with food. — 5 years ago
Domaine Sebastien Dampt
Côte de Léchet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016
Amazingly reliable bottle of wine here. Lime zest and pith. Lemon, oyster shells, hint of smoke, always so wafting with oyster shells is Dampt’s Lechet. Classic as can be Chablis. Unmistakable. A piecing piquant quality to the aroma. Palate is all nerves and energy with terrific precision and depth. Deafeningly mineral and long with great juiciness and good fruit supporting the mineral finish. Good weight and heft on the palate shows it’s 1er Cru roots. Tait structure and an energetic bottle of Côte de Lechet. — 6 years ago
Ray Vanderhoff
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! — 6 months ago