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Kurtz Family 2005 Boundary Row Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Price $27

Full-throttle, obvious Barossa-style Shiraz, loaded with vanilla-scented oak, but also with blackberry fruit. The tannins are soft, imparting a wonderfully creamy texture and completely filling the mouth. Lush and oaky—this may not be for the intellectual wine drinker—but it’s definitely hedonistic. Drink now–2012. — J.C. (11/1/2007)

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Kurtz Family 2006 Boundary Row Shiraz (Barossa)

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Price $30

Full-bodied, rich and admirably concentrated, this is a top-notch example of Barossa Shiraz at a still-affordable price. Aromas of espresso, blackberry and cedar give way to blueberry and blackberry fruit on the palate. The creamy texture makes it easy to drink, and leaving behind a mouthwatering sensation on the lengthy finish. Drink now–2016. — J.C. (9/1/2009)

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Kurtz Family 2005 Lunar Block Shiraz (Barossa)

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Price $100

Full bodied and plushly textured, this is a rich, heavily oaked wine that successfully marries menthol- and coffee-scented oak with intense raspberry fruit. The tannins are soft and well ripened while the fruit remains fresh despite its long sojourn in oak. Dramatic and lush; drink now-2015. — J.C. (3/1/2010)

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Kurtz Family 2006 Boundary Row Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro Red (Barossa Valley)

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Price $22

This likeable blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 25% Mataro (Mourvèdre) features a mix of intense red fruits—raspberries and cherries—and minty, herbal complexity. It’s soft and round, and altogether pleasing, with just a dusting of silky tannins on the long finish. Drink now and over the next few years. — J.C. (8/1/2009)

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Kurtz Family 1998 Boundary Row Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Price $25

The intensity and depth of this blockbuster from the Barossa Valley are noted right at the start. Blackberry, cassis, chocolate and a touch of pepper roar off the nose and continue in full stride through the mid-palate and on to the long finish. There’s an underpinning of even tannins, good acidity, a round supple body, and a texture like velvet. This is a wine for… — W.E. (6/1/2001)

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Kurtz Family 2005 Boundary Row Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro G-S-M (Barossa Valley)

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Price $20

The base of this is 60% Grenache from an 85-year-old vineyard near Kalimna, which provides lush black cherry fruit. That’s dressed up with hints of cola, tree bark, licorice and chocolate from the 25% Shiraz and 15% Mataro. Tasty now, but should continue to drink well over the next 3–4 years or more. — J.C. (11/1/2007)

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Kurtz Family 2004 Lunar Block Shiraz (Barossa)

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Price $100

Heavily oaked, with toasty notes dominating the aromas and plenty of chocolate, coffee and dark toast apparent on the palate as well. There is a streak of bright raspberries lurking beneath the surface, and if they emerge with more time, this rating will prove conservative but there are no guarantees. This is a full-bodied, creamy-textured wine that I would opt to… — J.C. (3/1/2010)

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Kurtz Family 2000 Boundary Row Grenache (Barossa Valley)

Price $18

Rich and intense but also round and soft. A horsey note adds complexity and rusticity to the dark chocolate, leather and black cherry aromas and flavors. —J.C. — J.C. (9/1/2002)

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Grenache G-S-M Red Blend Shiraz

2010 Bogle Old Vine

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