Ruby red in color with aromas of earth, leather and plum. Strong acidity and mineral taste with plum and red fruits. Could age. Needs decanting to cool the young fire in this wine.
Name: Baileys of Glenrowan 19 Crimes
Grape: Shiraz Durif
Region: Australia
Maker: Baileys of Glenrowan
Price: $20
Alcohol: 14%
Medium in color and body, this wine has a tannic smell with notes of oak and currants. Acidic in taste with fruit and mocha overtones. Plush furry finish. Needs to mellow with decanting.
Red Wine
Year: 2005
Name: Old River Road Ponderosa Vineyard
Grape: Pinot Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California, U.S.A.
Maker: Old River Road Cellars
Price: $27
Alcohol: 13.6%
An unoaked blend with a citrus and peach nose. Tasting of melon and citrus fruit with a mild acidic finish.
White Wine
Year: 2006
Name: Stump Jump
Grape: White blend: riesling, sauvignon blanc, roussanne, marsanne
Region: Australia
Maker: D’Arenberg
Price: $15
Alcohol: 13%