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Bella's Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Received bottle from Winemaker Michael Twelftree and it didn’t age well. Deep Ruby, aged for 18 months in French oak,17% new. Aromas of red and blue fruits with overwhelming musty scents, not corked but past it’s prime. On the palate plum, cherry and blueberry with some spice and cacao. This full-body wine had velvety smooth tannins. Well balanced, this is a wine that now had short ending. I had this over a year ago and it was Great!! Not anymore!!!!! If you have a ‘13, drink immediately. Tasting Sample!
Received bottle from Winemaker Michael Twelftree and it didn’t age well. Deep Ruby, aged for 18 months in French oak,17% new. Aromas of red and blue fruits with overwhelming musty scents, not corked but past it’s prime. On the palate plum, cherry and blueberry with some spice and cacao. This full-body wine had velvety smooth tannins. Well balanced, this is a wine that now had short ending. I had this over a year ago and it was Great!! Not anymore!!!!! If you have a ‘13, drink immediately. Tasting Sample!
Dec 24th, 2017
Brilliant effort. Black fruit, espresso, hint of caramel. Glycerine, satiny feel on the tongue. Really a masterpiece.
Brilliant effort. Black fruit, espresso, hint of caramel. Glycerine, satiny feel on the tongue. Really a masterpiece.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2017Deep Ruby with light red edges, aged for 18 months in French oak,17% new. Aromas of red and blue fruits and a touch of floral spice were noted with cracked black pepper in the background. On the palate plum, cherry and blueberry flavors swirl around with some spice and creamy cacao. This full-body wine had velvety smooth tannins and a great mouthfeel. Well balanced, this is a wine that lingers with good length, and you just cannot stop and put the glass down! Truly an outstanding offering. Tasting Sample!
Deep Ruby with light red edges, aged for 18 months in French oak,17% new. Aromas of red and blue fruits and a touch of floral spice were noted with cracked black pepper in the background. On the palate plum, cherry and blueberry flavors swirl around with some spice and creamy cacao. This full-body wine had velvety smooth tannins and a great mouthfeel. Well balanced, this is a wine that lingers with good length, and you just cannot stop and put the glass down! Truly an outstanding offering. Tasting Sample!
Jun 3rd, 2016
Ripe, dense, spicy. Great structure this vintage.
Ripe, dense, spicy. Great structure this vintage.
Nov 16th, 2015
Everything about this wine is DARK. Deep ruby/purple color bordering on black. Aromas of black and blue fruit, Asian spices and coffee. Flavors of cooked black berry/plum/currant fruit, bakers chocolate, tar and espresso. Hint of black pepper on the long, lingering and silky finish. Extremely concentrated with lively acidity. Tannins are firm but in harmony. This is a wine you quickly take notice of. Probably at (or just past) its peak. Thanks for the wonderful gift, Petey P!
Everything about this wine is DARK. Deep ruby/purple color bordering on black. Aromas of black and blue fruit, Asian spices and coffee. Flavors of cooked black berry/plum/currant fruit, bakers chocolate, tar and espresso. Hint of black pepper on the long, lingering and silky finish. Extremely concentrated with lively acidity. Tannins are firm but in harmony. This is a wine you quickly take notice of. Probably at (or just past) its peak. Thanks for the wonderful gift, Petey P!
Mar 2nd, 2025
Really enjoyed this bottle. Paired perfectly with grilled whole chicken. Jammy, but not overly so. Medium body. Plums, cherries, blueberries, with a hint of spice on the finish. Well integrated and balanced. Drinking nicely now, but I can see this improving over the next couple of years.
Really enjoyed this bottle. Paired perfectly with grilled whole chicken. Jammy, but not overly so. Medium body. Plums, cherries, blueberries, with a hint of spice on the finish. Well integrated and balanced. Drinking nicely now, but I can see this improving over the next couple of years.
Jul 22nd, 2019
6 month anniversary at 801 Chophouse!
6 month anniversary at 801 Chophouse!
Nov 5th, 2018
Over powering rich. Strong fruit up front. Dark baked fruit and cigar. Spicy finish.
Over powering rich. Strong fruit up front. Dark baked fruit and cigar. Spicy finish.
Jul 5th, 2018