99-98 Points | SUPERIOR Superior Quality |
97-94 Points | EXCELLENT Excellent Quality |
93–90 Points | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED High Quality |
89–87 Points | WELL RECOMMENDED Good Quality |
86-83 Points | RECOMMENDED Good Quality / Value |
82–80 Points | ACCEPTABLE For Everyday Consumption |
90 Points $27 - Chiara Condello Sangiovese 2016 |
90 Points $28 - Dorico Conero Riserva DOCG 2015 |
90 Points $27 - Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage 2018 |
88 Points $15 - Cline Nancy's Vines Pinot Noir 2018 |
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Producer: Chiara Condello Romagna - Italy 100% Sangiovese Alcohol 14 % Sugar 3,2 g/l Acidity 5,3 g/l Drinking Window 2020 - 2025 Serving Temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) 90 Points / Price $27 |
Sangiovese is famous in Toscany, but Sangiovese from Romagna is a well kept secret.
Eye: deep ruby.
Nose: red cherry, spices, cedar, tobacco.
Mouth: big, medium-bodied, good acidity, smooth tannins. Long finish. Flavors: raspberry, strawberry, licorice, spearmint, vanilla.
Pasta. Rich Pizza. Veal. Lamb.
Medium Aged Cheese.
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Producer: Moroder Conero, Marche - Italy 100% Montepulciano Alcohol 14,5% Sugar 3 g/l Acidity 5 g/l Drinking Window 2025 - 2055 Serving Temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) 90 Points / Price $28 |
Conero region in Marche Italy is a well kept secret. The same producer has another great buy: Aion.
Eye: deep ruby.
Nose:dried black cherry, spices, leather, truffle, dark chocolate.
Mouth: big, full-bodied, good acidity, fine tannins. Long finish.
Roasted Game Meat. Lamb.
Mature Cheese.
It takes time to find a good wine in the right price range
$40 a bottle is much |
Take some time before you buy over $30 |
There are many good buys between $20 and $30 |
There is a lot of bad wine between $10 and $20 |
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Producer: Laurent Combier Rhône Nord, Crozes Hermitage - France 100% Syrah Alcohol 14,2% Sugar 3 g/l Drinking Window 2020 - 2025 Serving Temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) 90 Points / Price $27 |
This Cuvée L is made from young vines and partially aged (8-10 months) in concrete eggs. Laurent Combier wines are known for elegance, finesse, almost "feminine" character.
Color: rich purple.
Smell: dark berries, licorice, earth.
Taste: fruity with blue and black berries, pepper and licorice aromas. Full bodied. Tannic. Long aftertaste.
Salami |
Rich Pizza |
Mushroom |
Goose |
Pork |
Lamb |
Meat |
Hamburger |
Syrah needs rich food to match the rich tannins.
Cheese:
Aged Cheese. Goat. Cheddar. Gouda. Pecorino.
Blue. Camembert.
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Producer: Cline Sonoma, California - USA 100% Pinot Noir Alcohol 14,1% Sugar 3,2 g/l Acidity 5,4 g/l Drinking Window 2020 - 2025 Serving Temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) 88 Points / Price $15 |
Sonoma County is one of the finest regions for growing world-class Pinot Noir.
Eye: ruby.
Nose: fresh strawberry, raspberry, cherry.
Mouth: big, medium-bodied, good acidity, smooth tannins. Long finish. Flavors: raspberry, strawberry, licorice, spearmint, vanilla.
Duck. Roasted Meat. Lamb.
Medium Aged Cheese.
90 Points $25 - Marisa Cuomo Furore Bianco 2016 |
86 Points $18 - Barbera d'Asti Selezione Luca Roagna 2019 |
88 Points $15 - A.A. Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2019 |
85 Points $12 - Solar das Bouças Loureiro 2019 |
88 Points $25 - Château Musar Aana 2017 |
Delicious flavors of Tropical Fruit, Jasmine and Sea Grass.
Hints of Almond and Hazelnut in a nice and long finish.
90 Points - $25 - Highly Recommended
Producer: Marisa Cuomo 60% Falanghina Alcohol 13.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Fermented at 15°C for 20-30 days Matured 4 months in stainless steel Drinking Window 2020-2023 Tasted December 2020 with White Fish. Also nice as an aperitif. |
Inviting delicious (perfumed) scent. A hint of Forest Bottom.
Fresh and complex taste of Dark Berries and Cherries. Long and juicy finish.
86 Points - $18 - A Good Buy
Producer: Az. Agr. Roagna 100% Barbera Alcohol 13.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 5.9 g/l
Drinking Window 2020-2023 Tasted December 2020 with Pulled Chicken. Also good alone. |
South Africa's signature grape is absolutely shining in this wine.
Lovely, well balanced texture. Aromas of tropical Citrus, ripe Melon and tart Apple. Wood Notes.
88 Points - $15 - Very Good Buy
Producer: A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 100% Chenin Blanc Alcohol 13.0% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 5.1 g/l Vinified from 60 year old vines (bushwines), spontaneously fermented, matured on the lees, partly in concrete and partly in old casks. Drinking Window 2020-2025 Tasted December 2020 with Fish Cakes |
A classic Vinho Verde with an appealing tingling on the tongue.
Good acidity. Fruity aromas of Peach, green Apple and Lemon.
85 Points - $12 - Very Good Value
Producer: Solar das Bouças 100% Loureiro Alcohol 11.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 6.4 g/l
Cold fermented in steel tanks at 18°C for 5 days. Drinking Window 2020-2022 Tasted December 2020 with North Sea Shrimps |
Nicely Balanced. Pleasant tannins. Licorice and Oak in finish.
Aromas of ripe Berries, Plum and dried Fruit. Fresh and firm aftertaste.
88 Points - $250 - Well Recommended
Château Musar
55% Cinsault Alcohol 14.0% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 5.1 g/l Hand picked. Spontaneously fermented with 25 days maceration. Matured 2.5 years on cement, French barrels and more. Unfiltered. Drinking Window 2020-2025 Tasted December 2020 with Meditation |
85 Points $19 - Château la Tour de By 2016 |
85 Points $12 - Gentil Hugel 2018 |
90 Points $22 - Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2017 |
90 Points $20 - Unger Gaisberg Kremstal Reserve Riesling 2019 |
A Bordeaux at a very good price.
This wine is one of the favorite "Value for Money" wines of journalists and sommeliers.
85 Points - $19 - Good Quality / Value
Producer: Château la Tour de By 60% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol 13.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 4.9 g/l
Traditional Temperature Controlled Vinification Drinking Window 2020-2025 Tasted November 2020 with Beef Steak |
This white wine is a blend of the best grapes in Alsace.
Delicious aromas of Citrus, Green Apple, Pineapple, and Flowers.
Fresh and clean with a dry and fruity finish.
85 Points - $12 - A very good buy.
Producer: Hugel & Fils Riesling. Gewürztraminer. Sylvaner. Pinot Gris. Pinot Blanc. Muscat. Alcohol 12.5% Sugar 4.5 g/l Acidity 6.0 g/l Temperature controlled fermentation Drinking Window 2020-2021 (Drink Now) Tasted November 2020 with Sushi |
Gentil Hugel combines the body of Pinot Gris, the flavors of Gewurztraminer, the acidity of Riesling, the freshness of Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner, and the nose of Muscat.
Color: Pale Green Yellow.
Nose: Green Apple. Lychee. Passion Fruit. Hint of Muscat.
Mouth: Citrus. Pear. Apple. Pineapple. Hints of Flowers and Herbs.
Edelzwicker and Gentil may be used on Alsatian wine labels.
Edelzwicker means that the wine is a mixture of different grapes.
Gentil means the same, but only for AOC wines where the blend has at least 50% Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris or Gewurztraminer, and the rest can be either Sylvaner, Chasselas or Pinot Blanc. Each variety must be vinified separately, and each variety must qualify as an AOC Alsace wine alone.
Spicy Salads.
Fish. Seafood.
Shellfish. Oysters.
Rice. Sushi. Sashimi.
Lightly spiced Oriental. Indian. Moroccan. Mexican.
Soft Cheese. Comté. Brie. Camembert. Ragusano. Pecorino.
This Etna Rosso tastes like a good Burgundy.
Elegant. Lots of Red Berries. Flowers and Herbs. Salty Minerals. Good Acidity. Firm Aftertaste.
90 Points - $22 - A very good buy.
Producer: Tenuta delle Terre Nere 95% Nerello Mascalese 5% Nerello Cappuccio Alcohol 13.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 5.4 g/l Controlled fermentation at 25-28°C Drinking Window 2020-2028 Tasted November 2020 with Finger Food |
Color: Deep Young Red.
Nose: Nice Red Berries and Flowers. Hints of Herbs, Licorice and Minerals.
Mouth: Slightly developed. Red Berries. Flowers and Herbs. Salty Minerals. Firm Aftertaste.
Antipasti. Charcuterie.
Roasted Mushrooms. Mushroom Risotto.
Grilled or Roasted White Meat.
Poultry. Duck. Goose. Rabbit.
Grilled Pork. Ham. Bacon. Veal.
Salmon. Tuna. Swordfish.
Basil. Cilantro. Coriander. Mint.
Soft Cheese. Comté. Brie. Camembert. Ragusano. Pecorino.
Sicilian Pesto.
Caponata (Cocked Vegetables).
Pasta con Sarde (Sardines).
Anelletti al Forno (Baked Pasta).
Involtini alla Siciliana (Veal Rolls).
An Elegant Wine that works well Alone, but also with all types of Seafood.
Rich ripe Fruit. Well balanced Acidity. Complex Flavors. Long stony Aftertaste.
90 Points - $20 - A very good buy.
Producer: Petra Unger 100% Riesling Alcohol 13.5% Sugar 3.4 g/l Acidity 6.3 g/l Hand-picked grapes from 55 years old vines Drinking Window 2020 - 2030 (Great Storage Potential) Tasted October 2020 |
Petra Unger is a young and dynamic wine producer. She mainly produces high quality Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.
Color: Medium deep Green Yellow.
Nose: Citrus and Ripe Stone Fruit. Hints of Flowers, Honey, and Herbs.
Mouth: Fruity and Juicy. Ripe Fruit, Citrus and Herbs. Good Length.
Seafood. Shellfish. Shrimps. Clams.
Fried Fish. Lemon based Sauces.
Sashimi. Sushi. Nori Rolls. Gravlax.
Roasted Chicken. Chicken Wings.
Lightly Smoked Meat. Pork. Ham. Turkey.
Cheese. Cream. Brie. Camembert. Emmental. Muenster.
89 Points $16 - Yealands Land Made Sauvignon Blanc 2019 |
90 Points $45 - Taittinger Brut Réserve Non Vintage |
90 Points $20 - Domaine des Fines Caillottes Pouilly Fumé 2019 |
90 Points $17 - Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge 2016 |
92 Points $18 - Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018 |
92 Points $25 - Pieropan Soave Classico Calvarino 2018 |
93 Points $80 - Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 2017 |
A well Balanced and highly Aromatic New Zealand type of Sauvignon.
Made by Natalie Christensen - one of the World's Most Influential Women in Wine.
89 Points - $16 - A very good buy.
Producer: Yealands Estate Wines 100% Sauvignon Blanc Alcohol 12.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 7.0 g/l Fermented 21 days at 10-12C° Drinking Window 2020 - 2023 Tasted October 2020 with White Fish in Citrusy Sauce |
Color: Light Green Yellow.
Nose: Gooseberries, Green Apple, Blackcurrant Leaf, Cut Grass, and Guava.
Mouth: Young and crisp. Citrus, Apple, Gooseberry, Tropical Fruit, and Minerals.
Aperitif.
Appetizers. Tapas.
Vinegar. Green Salad. Vegetables.
Asparagus. Cucumber. Avocado.
Artichokes. Fennel. Capers. Tomatoes.
Fish. Seafood. Crab. Lobster.
White Fish. Citrusy Sauce.
Salmon. Trout. Sushi. Sashimi.
White Meat. Chicken. Turkey. Pork.
Herbs. Parsley. Basil. Thyme. Mint. Rosemary. Coriander.
Goat Cheese. Feta.
Nice small Bubbles. My favorite Aperitif.
Young, Cool and Fresh. Nice touch of Citrus and Apple. Hints of Biscuits and Minerals.
90 Points - $45 - Always a good buy.
Producer: Taittinger 42% Pinot Noir Alcohol 12.5% Sugar 9.0 g/l Acidity 6.0 g/l Traditional vinification with secondary fermentation in the bottle Drinking Window 2020 - 2025 Tasted October 2020 as an Aperitif |
Full body. Good balance between sweetness and acidity. Fruity with yellow ripe apple and citrus aromas. Nice small bubbles. Long aftertaste.
Aperitif.
Appetizers. Hors-d'œuvre. Tapas.
Seafood. Caviar. Fish.
Fried Chicken. Turkey. Pork.
Egg Dishes. Omelette.
Sushi. Sashimi. Asian Spring rolls.
Excellent Loire style Sauvignon Blanc.
Delicious as an Aperitif, and excellent with Seafood.
90 Points - $20 - A very good buy.
Producer: Jean Pabiot et Fils 100% Sauvignon Blanc Alcohol 13.0% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 5.1 g/l Drinking Window 2020-2024 Tasted October 2020 with Grilled Salmon / Vinegar Cucumber Salad |
Cool and Fruity. Round Body. Long Aftertaste.
Color: Medium deep Straw Yellow.
Nose: Citrus, Herbs, Gooseberry, and Flowers. Hints of tropical fruit.
Mouth: Green Apple, Citrus and Herbs. Hints of Tropical Fruit and Minerals.
Vinegar. Green Salad. Capers.
Spring vegetables. Asparagus.
Mussels. Crab. Lobster.
White Fish. Citrusy Sauce.
Grilled or Smoked Salmon or Trout.
French-Asian fusion Cuisine. Sushi. Sashimi. Wasabi.
Vintage after vintage, Guigal delivers supreme quality. In addition, 2016 was a very good vintage in Southern Rhône.
Slightly developed. Fruity with Dark Berries, Plum, Spices, and Herbs. Balanced Tannins. Dry Finish.
90 Points - $17 - A very good buy.
Producer: E. Guigal 50% Syrah Alcohol 14.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Fermented in steel tanks Drinking Window 2020-2025 Tasted October 2020 with Lamb Shanks and Boiled Root Vegetables |
Typical GSM wine (Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah)
Color: Deep Red.
Nose: Ripe dark and red berries. Plum. Licorice. Soil. Oak. Leather.
Mouth: Full-bodied and firm. Good acidity. Well balanced tannins and fruit. Sits well with a little heat and dryness.
Vintage after vintage, this wine has illustrated the Guigal family's ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing and daily attention by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes brings consistency to the great appellations of the Rhône Valley.
The 2016 vintage in the Southern Rhône Valley was very good. An extended growing season produced a generous Syrah, provided freshness in the Grenache and ripeness to the Mourvèdre.
Cold Meats. Tapas.
Casseroles. Stews. Goulash.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Game. Deer. Venison.
Game in Cherry Sauce.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.
Pizza. Hamburger.
Cheese. Cantal. Comté. Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked). Pecorino. Asiago.
Young, Fruity, and Balanced. Nicely integrated Oak. Delicate Tannins. Good Length.
Aromas of Dark Berries, Black Cherry, and Plum. Hints of Violets, Licorice, Pepper, and Chocolate.
92 Points - $18 - A very good buy.
Producer: Terrazas de Los Andes 100% Malbec Alcohol 14.0% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 5.8 g/l 12 months in new French (80%) and American (20%) Oak Drinking Window 2020-2025 Tasted October 2020 with Pepper Steak |
Young, fruity, and well balanced. Nicely integrated Oak. Delicate Tannins. Good Length.
Color: Deep Bluish Red.
Nose: Dark Berries, Black Cherry, and Plum. Hints of Violets, Licorice, Pepper, and Chocolate.
Mouth: Dark Berries, Herbs, Licorice, and Oak.
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Pepper Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Blue Cheese. Gorgonzola.
Hard Cheese. Cheddar. Manchego. Parmesan.
Soave can be everything from boring to superb. This one, from the Calvarino vineyard in the heart of the Soave Classico DOC zone, is perfect.
Nice Body. Fresh and Clean. Long Mineral Finish.
92 Points - $25 - A very good buy.
Producer: Az.Vit.Leonildo Pieropan 70% Garganega 30% Trebbiano Alcohol 12.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 5.5 g/l Hand picked Drinking Window 2020-2026 Tasted October 2020 with Veal Milanese in White Wine Sauce |
Color: Young Straw Yellow.
Nose: Citrus. Mandarin. Hint of Almonds. Mineral.
Mouth: Good body. Fresh and clean. Mineral finish. Very good length.
Calvarino is a vineyard in the heart of the Soave Classico DOC zone. The soil is rich in clay and basalt which gives the wine a savory, mineral quality.
Roasted Vegetables.
Asparagus. Pesto. Spinach.
Boiled. Grilled. Fried White Fish.
Creamy Soups. Fish Soup.
Egg Dishes. Quiche. Pie.
Creamy Soups. Fish Soup.
White Meat. Pork. Veal. Game.
Medium Cheeses. Asiago. Edam. Emmental. Monterey Jack.
Cheese Soufflé. Fondue. Raclette.
Olivier Leflaive in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet produces some of the best Chardonnays in Côte de Beaune.
This wine has a nice Structure with Yellow Fruit, balanced Acidity, and a long Mineral Finish.
93 Points - $80 - Expensive, but still a good buy.
Producer: Olivier Leflaive Frères 100% Chardonnay Alcohol 13% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 4.0 g/l Drinking Window 2020-2025 Tasted October 2020 with Steamed Lobster in Drawn Butter |
The Olivier Leflaive Maison is located in the heart of the village of Puligny-Montrachet, where some of the best Chardonnays from Côte de Beaune are produced.
Color: pale yellow
Nose: rich yellow fruit.
Mouth: citrus, apple, orange peel, pineapple, mango. Mineral. Long Finish.
Rich Seafood. Crab Salad.
Rich Fish Soup. Fish Cakes.
Lobster or Salmon in Drawn Butter.
Pasta in Creamy Sauce. Risotto.
Mild and Soft Cheese. Coulommiers. Camembert.
90 Points $18 - Delorme Crémant Blanc de Noirs Brut 2018 |
90 Points $18 - Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay 2018 |
88 Points $16 - Allram Hasel Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner 2019 |
85 Points $16 - Allesverloren Chenin Blanc 2019 |
85 Points $13 - Metal Label The Black Shiraz 2019 |
Like Champagne at half the price.
Creamy and well Developed. Hints of Red Berries, Apple, and Citrus. Hints of Bread and Minerals. Good Length.
90 Points - $18 - A very good buy.
Producer: Maison André Delorme 100% Pinot Noir Alcohol 12.0% Sugar 10.1 g/l Acidity 6.3 g/l Traditional vinification with secondary fermentation in the bottle Drinking Window 2020 - 2023 Tasted September 2020 with Breakfast and Gravlax |
Maison André Delorme is a recognized specialist on the wines from Côte Chalonnaise and Crémant de Bourgogne.
"The golden color of this Crémant is a brilliant yellow-gold. Its very expressive nose is redolent of candied fruits. Notes of white and dried fruits develop as it reaches the taste-buds. The finish is rounded and generous."
Appetizers. Hors-d'œuvre. Tapas.
Seafood. Caviar. Fish.
Gravlax. Smoked Salmon.
Egg Dishes. Omelette.
Foi Gras.
Goat Cheese.
Smart Winemaking using 50/50 Oak and Steel.
Elegant and well Balanced. Something between Oaked and Unoaked Chardonnay, with the best Qualities of both Worlds.
90 Points - $18 -A very good buy.
Producer: Wente Estate 100% Chardonnay Alcohol 13.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 6.8 g/l Drinking Window 2020-2022 Tasted September 2020 with Virginia Turkey Salad |
Soft, Rich, and Juicy.
Color: Medium deep Straw Yellow.
Nose: Apple, Citrus, and Tropical Fruit. Hits of Nuts, Butter, and Vanilla.
Mouth: Ripe fruit. Apple and Citrus. Hints of Vanilla and Oak.
This wine is a result of smart winemaking. 50% of the wine is fermented in American, French, and Eastern European Oak. The other 50% is fermented in stainless steel to preserve the natural Chardonnay flavors. This blend produces a very balanced wine, like something between oaked and unoaked Chardonnay, with the best qualities of both worlds.
Anything Creamy or Buttery.
Chicken, Turkey, and Tuna Salads.
Rich Seafood. Crab Salad.
Rich Fish Soup. Fish Cakes.
Lobster or Salmon with Drawn Butter.
Pasta in Creamy Sauce. Risotto.
Mild and Soft Cheese.
Hazelnuts. Cashew. Pecans. Coconut.
Young, Cool and Spicy. Citrus and Apple. Hints of Flowers and Minerals.
A typical Grüner. Allram is a Producer to trust.
88 Points - $16 - A very good buy.
Producer: Allram 100% Grüner Veltliner Alcohol 12.5% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 7.0 g/l Bottle Matured 12 months - no Oak Drinking Window 2020-2022 Tasted September 2020 with Roasted Chicken Wings |
Color: Deep Green Yellow.
Nose: Apple. Citrus. Flowers. Hints of tropical fruit and spices.
Mouth: Young, cool and spicy. Citrus. Hints of flowers and minerals.
Grüner Veltliner can take many characters. Unripe grapes can give a distinctive lime flavor, ripe grapes produce flavors of apple, lemon and grapefruit, and highly ripe grapes add flavors of peaches and nectarines. This is a typical medium Grüner.
The grapes in Allram Hasel Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner come from vines between 30 and 60 years old. They grow in the Hasel Vineyard, one of the many renowned vineyards in Kamptal.
It is said that a winemaker who has no vines planted in Hasel will not get a wife.
Alte reben means old vines (vieille vigne in France).
Salads. Vegetables.
Asparagus Soup.
Vegetarian Pasta and Risotto.
Raw Fish. Sushi. Tuna.
Smoked Ham and Fish. Smoked Salmon.
Roasted Chicken. Pork. Veal. Wiener Schnitzel.
Fresh Cheese. Goat. Mozzarella.
Taste of ripe Yellow Plums, well-balanced Acidity and a slight hint of Oak.
An elegant Chenin Blanc at a very good price.
85 Points - $16
Producer: Allesverloren Est 100% Chenin Blanc Alcohol 13.0% Sugar 3.0 g/l Acidity 5.3 g/l Drinking Window 2020-2021 Tasted September 2020 with Asparagus and Ham under Melted Cheese |
Color: Light Yellow.
Nose: Apricot. Orange Zest. Flowers.
Mouth: Elegant. Ripe Yellow Plums. Well-balanced acidity and a slight hint of barrel.
Spring Vegetables. Asparagus.
Light Salads. Chicken Salad. Ham Salad.
Seafood. Prawns. Oysters.
Gravlax. Smoked Salmon.
Soft Cheese. Goat Cheese. Feta. Robiola.
A light Australian Shiraz. Aromas of Blackberry, Plum, Vanilla, and Pepper.
Fruity. Nice Tannins. Light Oak.
85 Points - $13 - Not as perfect as 2017, but still a good buy.
Producer: Berton Vineyards 100% Shiraz / Syrah Alcohol 14.5% Sugar 4.5 g/l Acidity 5.3 g/l Drinking Window 2020-2022 Tasted September 2020 with Beef Eye Fillet and Roasted Vegetables |
Color: Deep dark.
Nose: Young and fruity. Dark berries. Spices. Licorice. Oak.
Mouth: Good Acidity and elegant Tannins. Slightly bitter aftertaste.
The Metal Label Black Shiraz is a good Australian Shiraz with nice aromas of blackberry and plum over vanillin and spicy oak.
The tannins are ripe and dense, giving a good length to the palate.
Metal Label The Black Shiraz 2016
Spicy Lamb. Hearty BBQ.
Tex Mex. Spicy Hamburger.
Strong Game. Deer. Venison.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew. Wild Boar .
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.