I’ve had this 3 times in the past week, and it was initially recommended to me by my father-in-law, who brought a bottle over for dinner in exchange for some roast lamb, three vege, fresh bread rolls and a thrashing at 500. No notes were taken at the time, or subsequently, so this one is off the top of my head. A rich red in colour, with beautiful aromas of plums and spice. The palate is full, with plums and liquorice, spice and a touch of oak, but best of all, without any cheap abrasive characters you would normally see in a $10 wine. Decent length, and good depth of flavour, though not terribly complex. Not particularly chewy or tannic; just plain easy drinking. I left half a bottle on the kitchen bench overnight and it survived the night better than a Labor MP. I suspect it might cellar pretty well. Now, it’s not often I put the phrases “Vintage Cellars” and “good value” in the same sentence, but this is currently $10 per bottle in a dozen buy from this retailer, so don’t be a fool and pay $20, which I believe is the RRP. By the way, the Red Stripe blend is $12 and the Black Label about $23.
Rated : 88 Points
Tasted : Sep09
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $10
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2009-2018
Source : Vintage Cellars
Website : Wynns
I was particularly impressed with this wine as well. Best Wynn’s Shiraz that I can remember going back to 1998 perhaps? Are you going to take a look at the Black label as well?
cheers
Carl
> I was particularly impressed with this wine as well. Best Wynn’s Shiraz that I can remember going back to 1998 perhaps?
I think you might be right. This is the first vintage since ’98 that I have bought more than a single bottle (i.e. a taster).
> Are you going to take a look at the Black label as well?
Ummmm, dunno. Not planning to at the moment, but I might.
No worries. Just curious
cheers
Carl
Just had another bottle. Still looking good after 48 hours…. except for the fact that the bottle is empty
Might have to pick some of this up. My experience with other vintages is similar: 1998 was the last time I was prepared to buy more than one. The red stripe has been a lot more reliable.
2007 Black Label is in the decanter, fwiw……
Picked up a taster of the Shiraz. It is good. Thanks for the tip.
Just had another bottle and it is looking decidedly awkward. Dunno why.