Earthworks Barossa Shiraz 2011

I just wanted a nice glass of red wine. Is it that hard? I don't know, but my, the tannins on this were tough.

Earthworks Barossa Shiraz 2011, 13.5%

Garnet in colour

Chocolatey/oak, plums and prunes on the nose.

Medium body
Savoury high tannin
Medium/high acid
Slight Plum
Cassis? Can you have cassis in a shiraz? Is that just a cab sauv thing? hmmmmm.

Boooring. For a vegetarian.

Recommended for big beefy types who enjoy black charred steak and need something tough to wash it down with before going clubbing and starting fights with weaker lentil-eating-constitution types. And then eating more steak for breakfast before a protein shake of raw eggs and the gym.

And not sleeping cos they're MACHINES and they never stop til Skynet takes over the world!!!

g x

Bress Heathcote Shiraz

This one's been sitting written on hotel stationary as a coaster for about a month now.

Bress Heathcote Shiraz 2010 14% VIC
Biodynamic/organic

Ruby/garnet

aromatics:

Prune
Raisin
Oak (French)

flavours:

At first, a lot of alcohol comes through and makes it seem acidic but this drops away.
Savoury
Cedar
White pepper
Raisins
Cherry brandy turning to subtle plummynedd

Smooth, medium tannins
Beautiful long finish


The oakiness reminds me of a creamy chardonnay.

This is a quality wine which would be wonderful with some lamb, or maybe even goat. I'm a vegetarian but do remember the taste of meat.. mm. We drank this one without food which I think scarcely did it justice.
Go it!