Tait The Ball Buster 2002
Red Wine
from Barossa Valley, Australia
winemaker's notes:
Bruno Tait is not what we would call ‘politically correct'. He is however, a great winemaker, and this hedonistic fruit bomb is a tribute to his wife Michelle. Good on ya, Bruno. You've just got to see the front and back label to appreciate the humour!
"The deep ruby/purple-colored 2002 The Ball Buster (a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot) reveals a knock-out nose of creosote, tar, blackberries, and cassis. This thick, juicy, in-your-face red is not for those who enjoy European restraint and delicacy. However, readers looking for a hedonistic, full throttle, thrill-a-sip beverage will enjoy this awesome wine... Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Importers Ken Onish and John Gorman told me that proprietor Bruno Tait likes his wines "pitch black and packed with stuffing," which is somewhat of an understatement."
-Wine Advocate
user reviews:
The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
A Customer - Woodbury, MN
Very smooth and rich red wine. Even the non-red wine drinkers in the group enjoyed it!
A Customer - Naugatuck Valley, CT USA
I'm a Merlot drink, but we had this w/ Xmas Ham. Excellent, very robust flavor!
I'm buying more!
A Customer - San Francisco, Ca
Whoa nelly! Big thick rich teethstaining wine - this stuff is da bomb. Incredible wine for under $20.
