Brand's Laira

Blockers Coonawarra Shiraz

8.13 ratings
-no pro ratings
Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Any guesses what ‘blockers’ may mean?
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I wasn’t too sure, so after a bit of Googling I found this explanation on the Brand’s Laira website:
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“Named in honour of founder Eric Brand, one of the original ‘Blockers’ (landholders who sold their grapes to larger wineries in the 1950s and 60s). The wines have developed a name for their bold fruit flavour, and trademark powerful yet elegant style.” Well there you go!
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I found this 2014 Shiraz from Coonawarra a cherry red colour in the glass. Vibrant aroma of red berries, plums, blueberries, red liquorice and vanilla rise from the glass. While in the mouth it’s super juicy and fruit forward. Easy drinking and satisfying ☺️
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A big thanks to #CasellaFamilyBrands for sending this little number over!
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All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample
#tcweekdaywine

Any guesses what ‘blockers’ may mean?
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I wasn’t too sure, so after a bit of Googling I found this explanation on the Brand’s Laira website:
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“Named in honour of founder Eric Brand, one of the original ‘Blockers’ (landholders who sold their grapes to larger wineries in the 1950s and 60s). The wines have developed a name for their bold fruit flavour, and trademark powerful yet elegant style.” Well there you go!
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I found this 2014 Shiraz from Coonawarra a cherry red colour in the glass. Vibrant aroma of red berries, plums, blueberries, red liquorice and vanilla rise from the glass. While in the mouth it’s super juicy and fruit forward. Easy drinking and satisfying ☺️
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A big thanks to #CasellaFamilyBrands for sending this little number over!
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All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample
#tcweekdaywine

Oct 13th, 2018
Bobson Dugnutt

Nice and jammy, but does the ear thing for Lauz

Nice and jammy, but does the ear thing for Lauz

Dec 30th, 2019
Lacey Stenson

Lacey had this 4 years ago

Lacey had this 4 years ago

May 23rd, 2020
Daniele Veronelli

Daniele had this 5 years ago

Daniele had this 5 years ago

Jul 10th, 2019