Balgownie Shiraz 2006

Syrah/Shiraz

from Victoria, Australia

(4)

ratings pedigree (past vintages):

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Price: $24.99

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Item No. 100543

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winemaker's notes:

Blackberry and mulberry fruits with licorice and cracked pepper sing of Central Victorian Shiraz; a touch of Viognier thrown in for aromatic lift. Immediately approachable in its youth, this regional benchmark has the structure and concentration to age gracefully.

critical acclaim:

"Opaque ruby. Pungent red and dark berries on the nose, with a suave floral quality adding vivacity. Spicy raspberry and cherry flavors become sweeter with air and supple tannins gather strength on the back end. Maintains focus and energy through a long, juicy finish. This is an outstanding value."

92 Points

International Wine Cellar

"The purple-colored 2006 Shiraz contains 2% Viognier. Fragrant and expressive it offers up a nose of scorched earth, mineral, blueberry, and blackberry. Ripe and smooth textured, it has excellent depth and length. It will benefit from another two years of cellaring and be at its best from 2010 to 2018."

91 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Bright and lively, with a distinct eucalyptus character breezing through the berry and spice flavors. Balanced toward refinement, not power. Best from 2010 through 2016."

89 Points

Wine Spectator

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The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

gwendolyn - Oakland, CA (read all my reviews)

rating (9/29/2010):

I love this wine. It's not dense or heavy like many Shiraz, which I like, because it has this elegance to it that is more uplifting rather than heavy. The little Viognier adds to the aromas and "fragrant" is the right term. Lots of berries and spice going on and something floral in the back as well. Palate is complex and lingering with all the berry-goodness a Shiraz should have, but none of the heaviness. All in balance. It's absolutely delicious.

R. Rundt - Plano, TX (read all my reviews)

rating (9/29/2010):

Altho my wife could drink it, I found the pallete of eucalyptus to be far too strong to be enjoyable

Janice Drew - Brooklyn, NY (read all my reviews)

rating (9/22/2010):

Bought it because it was very popular among other buyers on the site that day, but it was awful. Must have been price driven only because it was awful. Ashy on the tongue, never opened up on the palate, no follow through. Too bad I bought three. Maybe I can cook with the other two...

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