Deep ruby with some staining and high viscosity (14.5% ABV). The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of black plum, violets, acai berry, cassis, mint, crushed gravel, charred oak and some baking spice. The palate is dry with medium acidity and medium (+) tannins that are silky. A full body awaits with ripe black currants, black plum, mint, charred oak, a pretty floral note and some mineral tones. The finish is long and full of ripe black fruit and some oak influence, delicious. It goes on for quite a while. The structure is very balanced and the wine has a generous mouthfeel. This Shiraz based wine is going to pair well with our Roast Rib dinner but I would also throw it at some grilled lamb chops, a venison roast or even beef brisket in the smoker. At $60, it's not a weekday pounder but it gets high marks from me with 93 points. Drink this 4 star effort till 2030.
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11/13/2023 - caspernick Likes this wine: 93 Points
Deep ruby with some staining and high viscosity (14.5% ABV). The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of black plum, violets, acai berry, cassis, mint, crushed gravel, charred oak and some baking spice. The palate is dry with medium acidity and medium (+) tannins that are silky. A full body awaits with ripe black currants, black plum, mint, charred oak, a pretty floral note and some mineral tones. The finish is long and full of ripe black fruit and some oak influence, delicious. It goes on for quite a while. The structure is very balanced and the wine has a generous mouthfeel. This Shiraz based wine is going to pair well with our Roast Rib dinner but I would also throw it at some grilled lamb chops, a venison roast or even beef brisket in the smoker. At $60, it's not a weekday pounder but it gets high marks from me with 93 points. Drink this 4 star effort till 2030.
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9/29/2023 - giraffecaleb91 wrote: 86 Points
Not near as good as Fierce was. Not a big fan.
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6/18/2023 - gmac10 Likes this wine: 100 Points
Great start to this one, finish is a little too dry.
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11/17/2022 - AGELVIS Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Very very deep magenta color. Black cherry, tar, and parsley nose. Plush, dry, modestly tart palate. Soft tannins on the medium finish.
This Chicago winery bought Australian grapes, but made the wine in Illinois. 75% Shiraz and 25% CS
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