by Ray Johnson | Dec 3, 2007 | Australia, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Petite Sirah, Rhone Blend, South Australia
Spinifex Barossa Valley Esprit 2004 There is sweet black fruit and tar in the nose. The mouth shows a soft structure that is lush. The in-mouth flavors are very fruity in a candied way. This GSM blend is 36% Grenache, 34% Shiraz, 20% Mourvedre and 10% Cinsault,...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 3, 2007 | Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Grenache, Riesling, Rose, South Australia
Henschke Eden Valley Julius Riesling 2006 Full-on aromas of lime are enhanced by high acidity in the mouth and long-lasting flavor. Of course the fame for Henschke is with their red wines based on Shiraz. What delighted me most when I visited, however, was the care...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 30, 2007 | Australia, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Syrah
d’Arenberg McLaren Vale The Dead Arm Shiraz 2005 In the nose there is vibrant fruit enhanced by earth and complementary oak. There’s a mouthful of dense fruit as well to keep up with a big structure in this youthful Shiraz – deliciously chewy. Aged...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 30, 2007 | Australia, Barossa Valley, Grenache, McLaren Vale, Rhone Blend, South Australia
Clarendon Hills Clarendon Kangarilla Grenache 2004 Vibrant black fruit, actually liquer-like in the nose. The palate is spiritous, ripe, framed with acidity around a vast expanse of fruitiness. Sourced from old Grenache vines in the Kangarilla Vineyard. P&B in...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 30, 2007 | Australia, Grenache, Marsanne, McLaren Vale, Rhone Blend, Rose, Roussanne, Syrah, Viognier
Yangarra McLaren Vale Single Vineyard Roussanne 2007 Pretty floral notes with bits of herbs. The mouth is full of citrus with a light body and some refreshing acidity. V&B in McLaren Vale 13% import sample Yangarra McLaren Vale Single Vineyard Viognier 2007 A...
