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Red Heads Studio Barrel Monkeys Shiraz

As the hilarious label says, 'Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Taste No Evil.'  A saturated ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of blackberries and licorice in this medium to full-bodied, classic Australian fruit bomb. Pure, ripe, and undeniably delicious, it should be enjoyed over the next 1-3 years.

-- Robert Parker
Talking About the 2004 Vintage (90 points)


Full ruby. Black raspberry and cherry preserve aromas are complicated by star anise and a subtle floral quality. Soft, silky and round, with nicely concentrated dark berry preserve flavors, gentle tannins and appealing sweetness.

-- Josh Raynolds (IWC)
Talking About the 2008 Vintage (89 Points)

 

Featured Red

Tait "The Ball Buster"
Barossa Valley
2009

TAIT created “The Ball Buster” to fill a niche market in the USA for a Barossa Valley Shiraz based wine. The focus was on getting a quality wine in the bottle for that particular price point.

Sitting down with our neighbors, a thesaurus and the wine in our glasses, we brainstormed many ideas for the wine and back label. We laughed how the wine industry can ‘bust your balls’ and cause blood, sweat and tears. So, with our ideas in mind, the discussions with our US importer and our US agent’s brilliant word-play ability, ‘The Ball Buster’ was created.

Average Price: $24

Find it at  Southern Season

 

Featured White

Rombauer
Chardonnay
2009

Rich and vibrant tropical fruit flavors blend with toasty oak notes. Peach, pear and a touch of pineapple integrate with creamy vanilla. This full-bodied wine has a velvety and lingering mouth feel. Our favorite pairing for this wine includes pasta primavera, halibut and grilled chicken.

“We have a unique style of Chardonnay that has developed over time with select vineyards from the Carneros region. The cool climate and clay soils offer ideal conditions for Chardonnay grapes.”


Average Price: $29

Find it at Winn-Dixie, Total Wine and Publix.

 
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