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Château Tanunda 2008 The Château 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $100
Winemaker Stu Bourne, formerly of Barossa Valley Estates (think E&E Black Pepper Shiraz), has landed on his feet at Château Tanunda, and this luxury bottling is a beauty. It’s full bodied and richly tannic yet drinkable, with layers of mocha and blueberries, hints of grilled meat and a long, velvety finish.
— J.C.
(2/1/2012)
Château Tanunda 2006 Noble Baron Shiraz (Barossa)
- $50
Full-bodied and velvety in texture, this wine shows plenty of oak, but it’s high-class oak, all cedar, spice and vanilla, wrapped around a core of cassis, with some brighter fruit tones sneaking in as well. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(11/1/2010)
Château Tanunda 2008 Noble Baron Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa)
- $50
Perfectly fits the prototypical Barossa style of Cabernet, displaying ripe cassis and chocolate notes framed by ample oak. It’s mouthfilling and round, with no hard edges and a long, mint-tinged finish.
— J.C.
(11/1/2011)
Château Tanunda 2007 Noble Baron Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa)
- $50
In 2009 this single vineyard offering includes 11% Sémillon. It has wonderful texture, and a mix of light herbal flavors that run through a gamut from celery to lemongrass and up into tart citrus fruit. The acidity is generous but not searing; it penetrates but never overpowers. A quintessential food wine.
— J.C.
(12/31/2010)
Château Tanunda 2009 Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa)
- $18
An easy-drinking Cabernet, with varietally correct notes of cassis and dried herbs framed by soft tannins. There’s a sense of reserve to it, and enough dustiness on the finish to stand up to steaks, burgers or even lamb.
— J.C.
(2/1/2012)
Château Tanunda 2008 Noble Baron Shiraz (Barossa)
- $50
Already showing a bit of bricking, this is a full-bodied Shiraz that’s a bit coarse in texture, with aromas and flavors of plum and brown sugar. The finish matches tart, zingy fruit with sweet, molasses-tinged oak. The individual components show promise, but it’s tough to say if they will all come together in time.
— J.C.
(5/1/2012)
Château Tanunda 2007 Grand Barossa Shiraz (Barossa)
- $19
With this wine’s lifted aromas and candied fruit, it’s frankly a bit confectionary. Chocolate-covered cherries define the palate, while the tannins are creamy-soft and the finish slightly warming. All that said, it’s cleanly made, and fits the bill as an easy-drinking cocktail red.
— J.C.
(9/1/2010)
Château Tanunda 2010 Grand Barossa Riesling (Barossa)
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- $16
Yes, a certain amount of acidity is desirable in Australian Riesling, but this one is exceedingly lean and crisp. Perhaps it will blossom with age, but for now it is simply intensely citrusy and rather skinny. Pair it with oysters, or put it in a cool dark place and hope for the best.
— J.C.
(4/1/2012)
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