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THE STORY
“There are very few Australian wines that can boast 4 varieties deliberately blended together to achieve a wine that tastes so complete. This blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon has good palate weight and structure without any hint of aggressive young tannins as they have been balanced out by the Grenache and Merlot. This wine is formulated to allow for early drinking however the addition of the Shiraz and in particular the Cabernet gives the wine focus, length and ageability. Aptly named Quarterback as the 4 varieties are in approximately equal proportions. This is blending at its wonderfully, challenging best.”
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De Lisio Quarterback 2007
Last year I was shown four De Lisio wines, this year only the entry level 2007 Quarterback, a sign of the times in a microcosm. The wine is a blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 26% Shiraz, and 17% Grenache aged for 15 months in seasoned French oak. Dark ruby in color, it delivers an enticing bouquet of floral notes, spice box, black cherry, and blueberry. Full-bodied, ripe, and sweetly-fruited on the palate, it manages to retain a sense of elegance. This lengthy blend has enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years but there is no reason to delay your gratification. It is also an excellent value.
Wine Advocate: 90
Regular Price: $21.99Sale Price: $14.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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R Wines Chris Ringland Cote Rotie Shiraz 2008
"This is the third vintage of Chris Ringland Cote Rotie Shiraz. The 2008 was sourced from 20-60 year old Barossa vines and aged in seasoned American oak hogsheads. Deep purple-colored, it emits a captivating, already complex nose of smoke, incense, Asian spices, and blueberry. Velvety-textured, intense, full-bodied, and powerful on the palate, this rich effort will drink well for another 8-10 years. It is a steal at the modest asking price."
Wine Advocate: 92
Regular Price: $21.99Sale Price: $14.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Layer Cake Pure Shiraz Barossa Valley 2008
Smooth and round, with plenty of personality, offering juicy raspberry and plum flavors, shaded with granite and mint character weaving through as the finish rolls on nicely. Drink now through 2016. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 18,000 cases made
WINEMAKING: Stainless steel fermented with a portion aged in French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES: Dark, inky color with aromas of spice, anise, tobacco and mocha. The flavor is an explosion of dark berry, black cherry, exotic spices and chocolate.
"90 POINTS, TOP 100 BEST BUYS, WINE ENTHUSIAST!"
Wine Spectator: 90
Regular Price: $19.99Sale Price: $15.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2007
Inky ruby. Intensely perfumed bouquet of dark berries, candied cherry and smoky Indian spices. Broad, fleshy red and dark berry flavors are impressively deep and subtly sweet, with notes of licorice and bitter chocolate adding complexity. Smooth and seemingly tannin-free on the persistent, sappy finish.
INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, 91 POINTS
Regular Price: $24.99Sale Price: $19.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Glaetzer Shiraz Bishop 2008
The opaque purple-colored 2007 Bishop is 100% Shiraz sourced from 80- to 120-year-old vines and aged for 14 months in seasoned French and American oak. It offers up an alluring bouquet of lavender, spice box, and wild blueberry leading to a layered, opulent wine with tons of succulent blue fruit, soft tannins, and rich flavors. Give it 2-3 years to more fully blossom and drink it from 2010 to 2022.
Wine Advocate: 93
Regular Price: $31.99Sale Price: $24.69
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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