Posts Tagged "Australian Wine"

2002 Barossa Valley Estate E & E Black Pepper Shiraz

Posted on Mar 7, 2015

2002 Barossa Valley Estate E & E Black Pepper Shiraz

Still inky dark in colour. Aromas rise up from the glass that are an intoxicating mix of black fruit, spices and a hint of oak. Flavours of black cherry, blackberry and raspberry receive additional complexity from the black pepper and other spices. Medium body and smooth, this is miles away from the stereotypical Barossa bruiser. Beautifully balanced and elegant, this is a great food wine. Raspberry and a slight piquant note form the long finish. Delicious!

Excellent

2006 Vintage available at BC Liquor stores for $90.

2003 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

Posted on Jan 25, 2015

2003 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

A big plush wine as you would expect but its complexity kept it well in balance. It showed lots of fruit on the nose and palate, particularly blackberry and plum but also had secondary notes of vanilla and spice. At 12 years old, drinking nicely and likely still has some time in the cellar.

Excellent