Intense red in color with a nose of blueberry and exotic fruits. Full well rounded mouth of fruit and spice with a lingering finish.
A collaborative effort of the French M.Chapoutier and Napa’s A. Terlato.
More of their story at http://www.terlatochapoutier.com
Name: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier
Grape: Shiraz Viognier
Region: Victoria, Australia
Maker: Terlato & Chapoutier
Price: $20
Alcohol: 14.5%
Dark red color with hints of cedar, blackberry and blueberry. Full plush mouth of fruit with a long soft finish. A very french style syrah unlike most peppery Australian.
Red Wine
Year: 2008
Name: La Lune Mount Benson
Grape: Shiraz
Region: Australia
Maker: Cappa Jaffa Wines
Price: $58
Alcohol: 13.5%
This wine is dark ruby red with a fine full nose of berries and spices. A full creamy mouthful of blueberries, fruit and spices with a well rounded full finish. A great wine for any steak.
Red Wine
Year: 2002
Name: GSM
Grape: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Region: Australia
Maker: Rosemount
Price: $35
Alcohol: 14.5%
Very dark opaque wine with a nose of Black cherry and blueberries. Flavors of berry and lots of pepper. Long finish with zesty tannins. From the Sonoma Valley winery established in 1895. Number 10 wine of 2008. A very good Zin.
Red Wine
Year: 2008
Name: Sonoma Zinfandel
Grape: Zinfandel
Region: California
Maker: Seghesio
Price: $30
Alcohol: 15.5%
Mainly Negrette – a 12th century grape exclusive to the region north of Toulouse. Dark black in color with a nose of blackcurrant and leather. Flavors of blackcurrant, blueberries and licorice. The 2002 vintage is well aged with a smooth finish.
Red Wine
Year: 2002
Name: Optimum
Grape: Negrette, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: France
Maker: Chateau Bellevue La Foret
Price: $25
Alcohol: 12.5%