Shiraz-Grenache
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Fox Creek 2004 Shiraz-Grenache (McLaren Vale)
- Editors' Choice
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- $17
This lush, full-bodied Shiraz-Grenache features ripe blackberry and black cherry flavors, framed by plenty of vanilla, cedar and spice. It's opulent and rich without being too heavy, with a long finish that adds hints of cinnamon, clove and mocha. The blend is 65% Shiraz, 35% Grenache. Drink now-2010.
— J.C.
(2/1/2007)
Kilikanoon 2005 Killerman's Run Shiraz-Grenache
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Lush and creamy on the palate, this is wonderfully soft and enveloping, offering a hedonistic mouthful of black cherry fruit, yet not without ample complexity. The ripe cherry core is surrounded by flashes of vanilla, hints of peppery spice and cola, and finishes with a touch of licorice. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(12/31/2007)
Rolf Binder 2005 Halliwell Shiraz-Grenache (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
This is 60% Shiraz and 40% Grenache, with the Grenache providing some volume and roundness while the Shiraz provides the more assertive flavor notes. It’s a heady blend of sweet—cola—and savory—black olive and coffee—notes, with a long, supple finish. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Glaetzer 2007 Wallace Shiraz-Grenache (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
This is mainly Shiraz, with only 20–25% Grenache, and it acts more like a Shiraz than a blend, offering up aromas of blueberries, tar and roasted meats. Hints of mint, vanilla and cedar complete the picture. Dense and thickly textured, it should drink well over the next 5–7 years.
— J.C.
(10/1/2009)
Twelve Staves 2004 Shiraz-Grenache (McLaren Vale)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $18
A 60-40 blend, this wine starts off with scents of vanilla, coffee and cinnamon, but backs that up with plenty of blackberry and plum fruit. It's big and full-bodied, but firm, defined by structure rather than lushness. Drink now-2012.
— J.C.
(2/1/2007)
Magpie Estate 2004 The Schnell Shiraz-Grenache (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $17
Another in the long list of well-priced wines from Rolf Binder, this blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Grenache boasts aromas of smoked meats, cola and spice, maybe even a touch of lavender. It’s not terribly rich or concentrated, but makes up for that with complexity and charming spice-box, meat and black olive flavors. Best now–2012.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Glaetzer 2006 Wallace Shiraz-Grenache (Barossa Valley)
- $25
Sweetly fragrant, with hints of white pepper and stone fruit that veer toward cherries and spice on the palate. The silky texture is a treat, with just enough tart acidity on the finish for balance. Drink now–2010.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Chapel Hill 2006 Shiraz-Grenache (McLaren Vale)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
Well priced for the quality, Chapel Hill’s Shiraz-Grenache is barely a blend, with only 10% Grenache. It comes across as a nicely complex, easy-drinking Shiraz, marrying mulberry fruit with hints of chocolate, cracked pepper and fresh herbs. The texture is plush and the finish long; a super value at under $20 to drink now and over the next few years.
— J.C.
(10/1/2008)
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