93 Point Barossa Valley Shiraz Blend!

Barossa Valley, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre, Red Blend, Australian Wine, 93 Point Wine, Wine Spectator

Barossa Valley, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre, Red Blend, Australian Wine, 93 Point Wine, Wine Spectator

This wine received 93 points in Wine Spectator!  We just picked up this Shiraz blend from Australia’s Barossa Valley.    They make some of the best GSM blends here (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) and when they’re made right, as this one truly is, the flavors can really sing.  And, did we mention it’s under $20 a bottle?  Here’s what Wine Spectator had to say…”The Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro is intense in its perfumed aromas of cherry liqueur and blackberry compote, with notes of spice and anise. The palate is voluptuous and supple, with the Grenache component shining through. Flavours of dark fruits predominate with velvety tannins providing a backbone to carry the flavours through to the finish.”

We hope you’ll stop by and enjoy a bottle!

Where do Red Blends Come From?

Don’t you wish this was what your child would ask instead of the baby question?!

You may have seen a surge of so-called “red blends” at liquor stores… if you shop here often then probably not, since I nit pick through the masses looking for what I believe are the very best.  But if you don’t happen to shop here regularly, maybe you’ve noticed.  Which begs the question: what does it all mean and where does it all come from?  The short answer is extra juice.  Fortunately, I’m not a believer in short answers, so here’s the low-down. Continue reading Where do Red Blends Come From?