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Cigale 2005 Grenache-Mourvèdre-Shiraz Red (Barossa Valley)

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Price $23

This is an attractive Rhône-style blend of 40% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre and 28% Shiraz, showing facets of each variety. There’s a bit of cola or chocolate from the Mourvèdre, blackberry and spice from the Shiraz and superripe stone fruit from the Grenache, which also contributes a lovely textural component. This is intense without being weighty or heavy, lingering… — J.C. (6/1/2007)

Cigale 2004 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Price $25

Soft in the middle with a tangy oak shell, this Shiraz offers up plenty of cushiony plum fruit and an easy feel. But it’s not a simple wine—there are enough oak shadings here to give it some complexity. Imported by The Australian Wine Connection. — D.T. (8/1/2006)

Cigale 2006 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

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Price $20

Cigale’s 2006 Shiraz offers straightforward blueberry and subtle oak flavors that aren’t that rich or complex, but make for an easy-drinking full-bodied red to drink now and over the next few years. — J.C. (8/1/2008)

Cigale 2005 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Price $24

Starts off with lovely blueberry, smoke and spice aromas, but adds hints of raisiny flavors that aren’t as likable. It’s a medium-bodied Shiraz with more focus than many others; one that has some impressive attributes, but a persistent note of dried fruit brings down the score. — J.C. (6/1/2007)

Cigale 2007 Grenache-Mourvèdre-Shiraz Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre (Barossa Valley)

Price $19

This vintage of Cigale’s GSM showcases more Grenache (63%) than in the past, which perhaps accounts for its slightly one-dimensional cherry fruitiness. Very supple, verging on syrupy in texture, it also shows a bit of warmth on the finish. Drink now–2012. — J.C. (10/1/2009)

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Grenache-Mourvèdre-Shiraz

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