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8.5/10 $17.95 Frank Helllwig Shiraz Grenache (Australia). Ruby in colour. Oak, vanilla, cedar, cassis cherry on the nose. Dry, full bodied and smooth with medium acidity. Warm flavours of plum, vanilla, cherry and smoke. Subtle oak taste. This one is thick and dark with plenty of juicy, rich, warm flavour. It reminds me of a... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $9.95 Smoky Bay Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia). Clear ruby in colour. Very fragrant with fruity aromas of strawberry, cherry and smoke. Dry and medium bodied with moderate acidity and soft tannins. Really nice combination of jammy blackberry/ raspberry, subtle vanilla and mild oak flavours. First poured slightly tart but improved after sitting, and had... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $19.00 Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia). Dark red in colour. Smells of ripe cherries 🍒 . Definitely dry, maybe even extra dry, and medium/full bodied. Not entirely smooth and had a bit of bite to it. Flavours of deep cherry, oak and blackberry. A little peppery and slightly more acidic than I expect from... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $14.95 Mallee Rock (Australia) Shiraz Cab Sauv. Dark ruby in colour. Dry and mildly acidic. Tastes somewhat tart of plum and pepper, with a leathery finish. I had a hard time rating this one as I couldn't make up my mind... the character of the Shiraz is definitely something I'm not accustomed to, but... Continue Reading →
8/10 $14.95 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet (Australia). Dark purple in colour. Oaky acidic smell. Dry and medium bodied. Can really taste plum/currant and oak. Recommended to me by two different friends, I enjoyed this one. Great flavor to pair with a steak dinner, and smooth enough that you will want to keep drinking afterwards.... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $14.85 McWilliams Hanwood Estate Cab Sauv (Australia). Dark ruby colour. Smells like sweet berry and hint of oak. Tastes different than it smells. Not really that dry. Medium bodied but doesn't have a big edge to it. It's very fruity tasting/lively, and easy to drink. I actually bought this bottle once last week, and... Continue Reading →
8/10 $10.95 The Little Penguin Merlot (Australia). Clear deep red in color. Cherry/leather fragrance. Just the right amount of dryness and body...I can see why it's popular as it's easy drinking and has a lively flavor. 'Easy drinking' for me, usually translates into wines that don't mention having a moderate or long 'finish'... I can't... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $12.95 Jacobs Creek Shiraz Cabernet (Austrailia). Clear deep ruby in colour. Lively berry fragrance. Fruity subtle oak flavour, and 'mildly' dry. Smooth finish. Liquor store coined it as a "good quality wine" and I would have to agree. For the array of flavour in this red, I would have expected a longer, more dry,... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $14.95 McWilliams Shiraz (Austrailia). Red purple colour. Fruity cherry aroma. Prominent fresh berry flavour, not very oaky (contrary to what the bottle says). Summery taste. Lively array of flavours. Definitely can bring this to a social event and enjoy as you work your way around the room. I paired this with turkey sausage for... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $15.95 Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz. (Australia). Keep this one flowin'! Dark purple color, subtle aroma. Not super fruity, very easy to drink and mild, but dry enough that it keeps you interested. Smooth with a gentle oaky flavour. Good for new-to-red drinkers, and will please at any dinner party. Great for unwinding after... Continue Reading →
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