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Red Knot 2005 Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

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Price $12

At its suggested retail price of $12, this is a great value in Aussie Shiraz. It’s not the biggest or most muscular, but it does offer authoritative flavors of blackberries, pepper, leather and spice, a creamy texture and a crisp, fresh finish. And the Zork closure gives it additional appeal. — J.C. (4/1/2007)

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Red Knot 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Fleurieu Peninsula)

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Price $12

There’s a nice grab of dry tannins in the midpalate, with mixed plum and earth flavors. The nose holds pencil eraser and some outdoorsy aromas: tree bark, earth, maybe a little leaf. A well-done wine, particularly for the price. Made by Shingleback’s winemaker, John Davey. — D.T. (11/15/2004)

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Red Knot 2003 Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

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Price $12

Cinnamon-clove aromas on the nose. The wine has dry tannins in the mouth, and very solid, taut cherry and plum fruit, with dusty pencil-eraser accents. Would pair well with grilled food, or just about anything in barbecue sauce. — D.T. (11/15/2004)

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Red Knot 2004 Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

Price $12

Smells syrupy-sweet, with toast and tea accents. On the palate, there’s some nice black plum and cherry fruit. The finish reprises the tea and oak notes. Straightforward, but good. Imported by Precept Brands. — D.T. (10/1/2005)

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Red Knot 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Price $13

A slightly confected, slightly herbal Cab, with sweet cherry fruit that finishes tart. Still, it’s nicely creamy in texture and while simple, is pleasant enough for a midweek quaff. Drink now. — J.C. (12/31/2010)

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Red Knot 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale)

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Price $12

Smooth, with absolutely no rough edges—or even much texture at all—this grapy, juicy Cabernet goes down easy enough, it just doesn’t leave much of a lasting impression. Quaffable. — J.C. (5/1/2007)

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Red Knot 2006 Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

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Price $12

This cleanly made Shiraz boasts decent aromas and flavors of blackberries, chocolate and earth, but lacks weight on the palate and shows some heat on the finish. — J.C. (11/1/2008)

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Red Knot 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale)

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Price $12

Thick and pulpy in texture, this wine delivers a mouthful of syrupy black cherry and herb flavors. Fits some of the stereotypes of Aussie wines—positive and negative. — J.C. (5/1/2009)

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