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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 →
7/10 $11.95 The Pavillion Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon (South Africa). Ruby in colour. Interesting smell that had me anticipating there was more to it than there actually was🤔. Dry and medium bodied. Relatively acidic and tangy, with cherry 🍒 and oak flavours. I agree with how my Dad had put it: "It has a bit of... 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 →
8.25/10 $18.95 19 Crimes Shiraz Durif (Australia). Very cool bottle! The second recommendation to me by Michelle, I sought this one out at the LCBO and lucky for me, it was the very last one left! Dark purple, almost black in colour (think, vampire tears). Smells dark, like smoky berries. Acidic with an interesting finish.... Continue Reading →
7.75/10 $9.95 Copper Moon Moonlight Harvest Shiraz (Ontario). Ruby red in color. Smells acidic. Dry. Has a darker oak cherry flavour, but very easy to drink. Not a long finish at all. If you are looking for a no-frills, cheap, easy reliable red to enjoy on a pizza night (or casual eat) this one is... 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 →
9/10 $30.95 (1500ml bottle) Rosemount Diamond Shiraz (South Australia) . Dark purple cherry colour. Very fragrant, full bodied aroma. Rich berry/oak/spice flavour but elegant finish. A wine so fine it had me craving a steak after the first sip! Ironically before I could even utter this thought, my good friend Chantel said that it was... Continue Reading →
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