It Starts With A Grape

Because this wine is of Australian origin, i expected it to be a big, juicy, fruit bomb. Well, I was wrong. It has a delicate nose consisting of subtle oak, licorice, hints of clove, and fresh blackberry. If I’m not mistaken, there’s also a bit of freshly cut green pepper in there to. Its good and spicy on the palate, and there’s a balance of oak and vegetation that is very distinct to this wine. Though fairly light in body, it has a rather flavorful finish. As far as easy drinking reds go, this ones a winner. Thoughts on food, chicken chili comes to mind. Also, (something i thought was pretty interesting), the label for this wine is actually a work of art by the artist Mel Kadel. From what i understand there are a couple different labels that go along with this wine, and it was actually named after Mel’s artwork! Pretty nifty if you ask me.

A wonderfully done blend, filled with peppery spices and tart cherries. Oak and bittersweet chocolate linger on the palate, creating a silky smooth lengthy finish. The spicy Shiraz compliments this bold Cabernet perfectly. Enjoy it with anything grilled, particularly seasoned red meat and earthy veggies like asparagus or a hearty grilled squash. The strong tannins will stand up to most any full flavored dish.

Hailing from Spain, deserving of its name, comes this bold blend of tempranillo and Shiraz. Ready to eat ripe black cherry will be the first thing to tantalize your senses. Followed by plenty of oak, which creates a really nice balance with the fruit, and fresh ground black pepper, that is sure to send shock waves through your taste buds even before your first sip. Rest assured this wine’s bark does not exceed its bite, you get a mouth full of ripe fruit, and perfect tannin structure. I would have liked to see a lengthier finish, however it is crisp and mouthwatering leaving you wanting more. Paired with such foods as bacon wrapped shrimp, or peppercorn steak, this wine will truly shine. Not quite ready for dinner, pair it with an aged Gorgonzola.