Despite the sub-$20 price, don’t expect an easy, fruit-driven style. This is more smoky and meaty, with hints of vanilla, cedar and mint making for a complex, medium-bodied Shiraz. The long finish is framed gently by supple tannins, making it ready to drink now–2014.
— J.C.
(11/1/2011)
This wine displays plenty of weight and an unctuous texture alongside aromas and flavors of toasted nuts. There’s also a strange herbal note, elements that are decidedly egg-like, and a long, honeyed finish. File it under “intriguing,” and drink it over the next several months.
— J.C.
(7/1/2011)