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Efferus Red Rhone Blend

9.16 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Mid crimson in colour. Blueberry on nose and palate showing the 72% Mataro. Nice pulpy fruit with bitterness. Light to medium bodied. I would prefer to drink this now at 5 years rather than cellar further. A cult Barossa cuvée made by Abel Gibson who makes light and fresh Barossa Shiraz with less oak influence than the norm. Amazingly the lightest empty bottle I have seen compared to the Primitivo which was ridiculously heavy. Had another bottle 42 weeks later on 27th May 2019. Notes of cherry cola on nose and palate with a bitter twist at the finish like Plum skins. Low tannins and low acid - certainly not built for cellaring. Drink now. 1 bottle left.

Mid crimson in colour. Blueberry on nose and palate showing the 72% Mataro. Nice pulpy fruit with bitterness. Light to medium bodied. I would prefer to drink this now at 5 years rather than cellar further. A cult Barossa cuvée made by Abel Gibson who makes light and fresh Barossa Shiraz with less oak influence than the norm. Amazingly the lightest empty bottle I have seen compared to the Primitivo which was ridiculously heavy. Had another bottle 42 weeks later on 27th May 2019. Notes of cherry cola on nose and palate with a bitter twist at the finish like Plum skins. Low tannins and low acid - certainly not built for cellaring. Drink now. 1 bottle left.

Aug 4th, 2018
Nathan Kandler

Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery

Come to London, drink from the Barossa- Slamming Mataro

Come to London, drink from the Barossa- Slamming Mataro

Feb 25th, 2016
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.4

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Oct 11th, 2015
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.6

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May 4th, 2015
James Becker

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Jan 4th, 2015
Ryan Davis

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Jun 10th, 2014
Ben Hall

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Mar 24th, 2016