| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2006 Finca El Peral ReservaTupungato Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/17/2009 - Troon wrote: 83 pointsThere was some berry on the palatte and definite oak. The tannins did subside while drinking. The finish was short and uninspiring. This was a decent, but not great wine for the price. |
| Red |
2007 Andeluna Cellars (Familia Reina) MalbecTupungato more |
10/24/2009 - Troon wrote: NRI was not initially a fan of this wine as it was green the first night. On the second evening of enjoying this wine it really opened up. I have another bottle, and I am going to see what happens with it over the next year or so. |
| Red |
2007 Andeluna Cellars (Familia Reina) MalbecTupungato more |
10/18/2009 - Troon wrote: 85 pointsI was not initially a fan of this wine as it was green the first night. On the second evening of enjoying this wine it really opened up. I have another bottle, and I am going to see what happens with it over the next year or so. |
| Red |
2006 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz CabernetSouth Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
11/3/2009 - Troon wrote: 86 pointsA good selection in this price range. Subtle fruit, barely a medium finish, but balanced. I purchased a few bottles, so I could try at different times. I am curious to see what this is like in 6 - 12 months. |
| Red |
2006 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz CabernetSouth Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
2/4/2011 - Troon Likes this wine: 86 pointsThis was my last bottle. This isn't drinking too bad now. This is still a very fruit forward wine, but for $8 is a good deal. I would agree with those that say it might be a bit too sweet. The finish is still medium, which surprised me. I would say this wine could go another year, but I don't see it going until mid-decade. |
| Red |
2009 Mollydooker Cabernet Sauvignon The Maitre D’South Australia more |
4/11/2012 - Troon Likes this wine: 88 pointsBig blue fruit cab. Did the shake before drinking. It's a departure from a Bordeaux blend or big Napa Cab, but it goes well with food. |
| Red |
2020 Mollydooker Cabernet Sauvignon The Maitre D’South Australia more |
4/6/2023 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsDid the Molly Dooker shake prior to drinking. Blue and red fruit on the nose. It’s a slice of blueberry pie on the palate. A decent weeknight wine with dinner. |
| Red |
2008 Mollydooker Shiraz The BoxerSouth Australia more |
9/20/2010 - Troon Likes this wine: 90 pointsJust as good as the first bottle I tried a few months back. Definitely make sure that you do the Molly Dooker shake. |
| Red |
2008 Mollydooker Shiraz The BoxerSouth Australia more |
5/12/2010 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsDid the shake, and I really believe it made a difference. I took a taste of what I poured out to do the shake and compared it with the glass after the shake. The alcoholic taste goes away (I think the reason for one reviewers low rating). What's left is rich, dark fruit and a pleasant berry nose. I did not decant at all after doing the Molly Dooker shake. Be sure to look it up on the website before drinking. What a difference it makes. |
| Red |
2008 Warburn Estate Shiraz Premium ReserveBarossa more |
8/10/2009 - Troon wrote: 84 pointsA decent wine for its price. There is definite ripe berries and very little tannins. This is a pop and pour wine. |
| Red |
2008 Warburn Estate Shiraz Premium ReserveBarossa more |
9/13/2010 - Troon wrote: 82 pointsThis bottle was only average. There was not much nose, and the finish was hot with only a little bit of cherry fruit on the palate. |
| Red |
2006 Torbreck Woodcutter's ShirazBarossa Valley more |
2/6/2010 - Troon wrote: 89 pointsExcellent Shiraz. I decanted for 30 minutes before tasting. The nose had berries, cracked pepper, and maybe chocolate (I saw this in other reviews, and I think that's what I am sensing). The palate is full of berries with a hint of spice. After an hour, the wine continues to evolve and open up. |
| Red |
2006 Torbreck DescendantBarossa Valley Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
11/15/2015 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsThis was a big wine with a lot of tannins still left. There was blueberry and cracked pepper on the nose. The finish was long and strong with blueberry, blackberry, and vanilla. This wine comes in at 14.6% alcohol. I only had one bottle, but I wonder how this will settle out with more time. |
| Red |
2008 Torbreck The SteadingBarossa Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
1/17/2015 - Troon wrote: 91 pointsA very good effort. This was a pop and pour. We drank over 2 hours. The wine has plum and allspice on the nose. The palate is mature red fruit. The finish is medium-long. This wine is excellent right now. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2005 Torbreck The BothieBarossa Valley White Blend more |
8/29/2009 - Troon wrote: 86 pointsThis was a very nice dessert wine. There were notes of exotic fruit. I thought the wine was very subdued. I did not sense a hot finish as the other reviewer did, but the wine has aged two years. |
| Red |
2006 The Colonial Estate EmigréBarossa Valley Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
11/30/2012 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsEnjoyed wine over two days. The fruit really came forward on the second day. This wine was a big Shiraz blend. I think it definitely still has some time. I will keep the other bottle for a couple of years to see how it evolves. |
| Red |
2006 The Colonial Estate EmigréBarossa Valley Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
7/3/2014 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsPretty much the same as the last bottle 18 months back. I don't know that there is much mileage left in this one. |
| Red |
2004 Eskadale Vineyards Shiraz The Winner's Tank EskadaleLanghorne Creek more |
8/28/2009 - Troon wrote: flawedI sensed the smoke and mint, but the aftertaste cannot be intended. It was alcoholic and gritty. I am very much hoping this bottle was flawed as others had mentioned. |
| Red |
2006 Two Hands Shiraz Lily's GardenMcLaren Vale more |
11/1/2011 - Troon Likes this wine: 92 pointsPopped and poured. Dark ruby color with cotton candy on the nose. The nose was more muted than I expected for how big of a shiraz this is from Two Hands. There are still some tannins in this wine, so I think it can go a few more years. blueberry on the palate with a medium finish. I'd love to have another bottle for a few years down the road. |
| Red |
2015 Two Hands Cabernet Sauvignon Sexy BeastMcLaren Vale more |
5/27/2018 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsPopped and poured. Took about 30 minutes to open up. A good value at $22 with fresh and ripe red fruits and spice on the palate. The finish is medium-short. This is a classic Australian Cab in my mind that is drinking well now and for the next couple of years. |
| Red |
2008 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Stump JumpMcLaren Vale more |
9/28/2010 - Troon Likes this wine: 87 pointsPopped and poured. Big fruit on the palate and good mouthfeel. This is a very good wine for its price. |
| Red |
2006 Yellow Tail Shiraz The Reserve Casella EstateSouth Eastern more |
9/20/2009 - Troon wrote: 87 pointsWhat a great wine for under $10! There was ripe fruit, good color, and a nice balance. I would put this up against a number of Shiraz wines in the $20 - $30 range with confidence. |
| Red |
2005 Marquis Philips Sarah's BlendSouth Eastern Red Blend more |
9/11/2008 - Troon wrote: 87 pointsIt needed a little air, but settled with blackberry and oak. This is a quality wine for the price. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Jansz Wine Company Premium Rosé BrutTasmania Rosé Blend more |
9/15/2022 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsReally good for the $15 price point. Pink color is a little different from what you’d expect in a rose. Strawberry and stone on the finish. I really found it enjoyable when compared to other sparkling wines in this price range. |
| White - Fortified |
NV Chambers Rosewood Muscat SpecialRutherglen more |
1/22/2018 - Troon wrote: 93 pointsThis wine was still very enjoyable. Notes not mic changed since the last bottle a year ago. Nice smoke, fruit, and spice. It pairs well with mango, peach, pear, and apple desserts. It was also good with dark chocolate. Drank over 3 nights. |
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