Archive for 'McLaren Vale' Category

Yangarra Estate 2005 Old Vine Grenache - Red Wine

Oct 15th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Yangarra Estate from McLaren Vale, Australia. Sourced from The Beach vineyard with vines planted in 1946 in sixty-million-year-old maslin sands. This wine exhibits incredibly rich and intense flavors of dark fruits with velvety tannins, and with an inviting perfume of fresh roses. A consistent performer over the years, Yangarra’s [...]

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Marquis Philips 2005 Sarah’s Blend - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Oct 1st, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Marquis Philips from McLaren Vale, Australia. The 2005 Marquis Philips Sarah’s Blend is predominantly Shiraz with significant portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc. 100% barrel fermented in new and 1 year old oak (10% French, 90% American oak.) and barrel matured for 12 months. The [...]

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Mitolo 2006 Jester Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Sep 19th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Mitolo from McLaren Vale, Australia. Almost black in colour with a purple hue. A lifted and herbaceous nose with hints of ripe plums and nutmeg. The palate is somewhat restrained yet shows generosity of fruit.
 

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Cape Barren 2004 Shiraz - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Sep 13th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Cape Barren from McLaren Vale, Australia. Deep purple in color, fragrant plum and cassis fruits on the nose backed by mocha and elegant cinnamon spices. Delivers intense but harmonious flavors focused on brambleberry and dark earth with attractive fruit sweetness, the toasty French oak notes provide a supportive role leading to [...]

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d’Arenberg 2002 Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Sep 6th, 2008 by admin | 0

Ship a bottle for just a buck. Details at Wine.com.Red Wine by d’Arenberg from McLaren Vale, Australia. Upon release, The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon has a vibrant young deep red - purple color. The nose shows intense blackcurrant fruit, cedary cinnamon spice barrel ferment & oak derived aromas, violet and mint scents as well [...]

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Marquis Philips 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Aug 5th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Marquis Philips from McLaren Vale, Australia. This wine was 100% barrel fermented in new and 1 year old oak (30% French, 70% American oak.) and barrel matured for 12 months. The 2005 wines show generous and concentrated fruit and this Cabernet is a great example with [...]

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d’Arenberg 2004 Twentyeight Mile Road Mourvedre - Red Wine

Aug 3rd, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by d’Arenberg from McLaren Vale, Australia. d’Arenberg’s vineyards are bordered by Seaview Road to the North, Chalk Hill Road to the South, Coppermine Road to the East and Twentyeight Road to the West. Some locals claim Twentyeight Road is so named originally being 28 chains in length. Others claim it was because [...]

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Tintara 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Jun 5th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Tintara from McLaren Vale, Australia. Tintara fruit is 100% McLaren Vale and includes only the best lots from both estate-owned and contracted vineyards. The 70-year-old vineyards provide the dense character and powerful dark fruit aromas. Appearance: Vibrant deep red with crimson hue. Aroma: Ripe dark berries and [...]

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