Tait Wines

The Wild Ride Barossa Valley Shiraz Blend

8.725 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro
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, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.

Fruity on the nose with black berries, black currants, cherries, vanilla, wood, licorice, dark chocolate and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with tart cherries, strawberries, blueberries, vanilla, cedar, tobacco, red currants, cedar, licorice, Coffee, dark chocolate, peppercorn and light cloves.

Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and black pepper.

This is a nice Shiraz blend. Drinking well now. Good with food too. A bit tart on the attack for me, though.

A Blend of 60% Shiraz, 20% Grenache, 20% Mataro.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.

Fruity on the nose with black berries, black currants, cherries, vanilla, wood, licorice, dark chocolate and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with tart cherries, strawberries, blueberries, vanilla, cedar, tobacco, red currants, cedar, licorice, Coffee, dark chocolate, peppercorn and light cloves.

Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and black pepper.

This is a nice Shiraz blend. Drinking well now. Good with food too. A bit tart on the attack for me, though.

A Blend of 60% Shiraz, 20% Grenache, 20% Mataro.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

Jan 3rd, 2016
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

Grenache Shiraz and mataro a bit lighter than the ball buster

Grenache Shiraz and mataro a bit lighter than the ball buster

Oct 7th, 2014
Emily Thielman

Delicious GSM from Australia!

Delicious GSM from Australia!

Feb 27th, 2016
Tom Gable

Dark garnet; ripe grape, prune, pepper and wood nose; thick, chewy; long finish; a little hot (15.5 alc.). BBQ wine.

Dark garnet; ripe grape, prune, pepper and wood nose; thick, chewy; long finish; a little hot (15.5 alc.). BBQ wine.

Dec 30th, 2015
Scott S

Enjoyed it

Enjoyed it

Jan 31st, 2015
Rajit Joseph

Was tempted to try after trying Ball Buster. I will stick with Tait Ball Buster.

Was tempted to try after trying Ball Buster. I will stick with Tait Ball Buster.

Dec 6th, 2014
Mark Geller

Not a bad everyday blend but this is no ball buster!!!

Not a bad everyday blend but this is no ball buster!!!

Nov 14th, 2014
David R

Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro blend.

Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro blend.

Oct 27th, 2014
Sam Bell

Oak, blackberry, vegetal, spice

Oak, blackberry, vegetal, spice

Oct 20th, 2014
Drew Baldwin

Opens up nicely. Blackberries. Low tannins. Full body.

Opens up nicely. Blackberries. Low tannins. Full body.

Sep 26th, 2014