Another one from the Glug Shiraz dozen packs (mostly sold out now) this wine is pretty decent. Typical fruity Barossa Shiraz, a bit on the rustic side with somewhat coarse tannins but otherwise balanced with the oak, acid, and fruit. A bit of a simple fruit driven wine at this time, but a good gusty red overall.
Don't know that I can see the $16 they want outside of the tasting pack but if you can get on special it's good quaffer. I reckon I like it slightly more than the Bin 221 and 222 which sell for more individually, and it would certainly improve with a coupla years cellaring to soften the tannins.
Hi, Didn't try the 2008 vintage, but just did the 2009 yesterday! And i've gotta say it's matured and doesn't have the courseness u talk about. Yes i agree, can't see how they are asking for more than 15bucks initially, but for the price i paid on Glug, it's worth the 9 bucks.
ReplyDeletewhat Bin 222 and 221 are u talking about btw ?
yeah - i know it's an old post :)
Those Bin wines are long gone ;)
ReplyDeleteThe Stockwell 2010 Reserve Mataro is one I would happily recommend whilst on special atm.