Since the 2007 was listed as one of WS Top 100 wines, I thought I'd pick up what I could find. Admittedly, not the same vintage. I thought that the wine was good for $9.00. I would select Jacob's Creek Reserve instead for the price. The Shoofly was a little hot, and had an astringent finish. Mid-palate displayed fairly typical Oz Shiraz. I may not buy the 2007 at an inflated price, because there are plenty of great Syrah and Shiraz at a decent price from California and Australia.
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Had a couple of glasses at B & B's in Pelham to watch NFL Playoff games. Ripe red cherries & blackberry aromas w/mild spice & hint of mineral. Sweet dark berry & cherry flavors w/slight tart finish. Very soft tannins w/light acidity, and a moderate finish.
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Decent $10 shiraz. Good balance - fruity, but not overwhelming so. Not sophisticated, but somewhat perfect for a picnic outside with friends that are not big into wine
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Restrained nose, with dusty red cherries. Richish body, medium tannin and acid. Definitely Aussie style, with a light jamminess, but not over the top. Simple black cherry flavors. $11
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Dark inky purple with ruby highlights. Generous nose of oak and alcohol that fades over time revealing brambly fruit, some cherry kirsch, and black pepper. Slightly Robitussin-like on the palate with raspberry fruit and a touch of anise fading to loads of black licorice. Medium finish with alcohol lingering, a hint of pepper, and firm tannins on the back end. This wine does have a delicious creamy midpalate at its core that reveals itself after a couple hours in the decanter. For the price a nice wine that should get better with time in the bottle. (C+/B-).
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3/9/2010 - timothyca wrote: 85 Points
Since the 2007 was listed as one of WS Top 100 wines, I thought I'd pick up what I could find. Admittedly, not the same vintage. I thought that the wine was good for $9.00. I would select Jacob's Creek Reserve instead for the price. The Shoofly was a little hot, and had an astringent finish. Mid-palate displayed fairly typical Oz Shiraz. I may not buy the 2007 at an inflated price, because there are plenty of great Syrah and Shiraz at a decent price from California and Australia.
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1/17/2010 - DRS-Inc wrote: 85 Points
Had a couple of glasses at B & B's in Pelham to watch NFL Playoff games. Ripe red cherries & blackberry aromas w/mild spice & hint of mineral. Sweet dark berry & cherry flavors w/slight tart finish. Very soft tannins w/light acidity, and a moderate finish.
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8/7/2009 - pifcho wrote: 84 Points
Decent $10 shiraz. Good balance - fruity, but not overwhelming so. Not sophisticated, but somewhat perfect for a picnic outside with friends that are not big into wine
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5/10/2009 - wirelesswine wrote: 86 Points
From memory, didn't take formal notes...but somewhat restrained and in balanced, not crazy over the top.
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4/4/2009 - joshwoodward wrote: 86 Points
Restrained nose, with dusty red cherries. Richish body, medium tannin and acid. Definitely Aussie style, with a light jamminess, but not over the top. Simple black cherry flavors. $11
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3/12/2009 - pkbackman wrote: 83 Points
GOOD
Fruit bomb-ish Shiraz, but its decent. And cheap
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1/13/2009 - Combee1 wrote: 87 Points
Dark inky purple with ruby highlights. Generous nose of oak and alcohol that fades over time revealing brambly fruit, some cherry kirsch, and black pepper. Slightly Robitussin-like on the palate with raspberry fruit and a touch of anise fading to loads of black licorice. Medium finish with alcohol lingering, a hint of pepper, and firm tannins on the back end. This wine does have a delicious creamy midpalate at its core that reveals itself after a couple hours in the decanter. For the price a nice wine that should get better with time in the bottle. (C+/B-).
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