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We came across the Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2004 at a Dan Murphy’s tasting last week, it was the pick of the wines on show and did not disappoint at home after half a bottle. The wine was a Blue-Gold award winner at the Sydney International Wine Competition 2006.
Layers of inviting aromas are present, both dark and red fruits, peppermint and a dash of oak. A very easy drinking and full bodied wine, fleshy plum and berry flavours lead into a lingering finish with fine tannins and a little oak. Gemtree have further tasting notes available.
This is exactly what I look for in McLaren Vale Shiraz, full bodied, juicy and almost too easy to drink. I would say this wine would be a crowd pleaser, however there is enough complexity there for us wine geeks to ponder over as well. Best of all, the wine is sensibly sealed under screwcap.
Score: 8/10
Price: $19
Closure: Screwcap
Would I buy this wine again?
Yes, good value for money to be had here and the winery suggests good cellaring potential.
This is one of my favourites!! I have been buying it by the case for a few years. The lowest I have ever paid for it has been $22. What great value you got!!
Comment by MalB — May 18, 2006 @ 7:37 am
Dan Murphy’s have it at that price this week as part of their “top 50″ promotion, snap some up :)
Comment by Murray — May 18, 2006 @ 9:11 am
I agree a nice drop and very easy drinking. I bought a dozen from Matt Wallace - Premium Wines direct for $15 a bottle….
Comment by Scando — May 19, 2006 @ 3:23 am
Thank’s for the heads up Scando, $15 a bottle is an amazing price for this wine, you did well. I checked the Premium Wines Direct website and they have it available now for $20.
Comment by Murray — May 19, 2006 @ 3:27 am
$15 per bottle??!!!!!! All I can say is …bugger!
Comment by MalB — May 19, 2006 @ 7:31 am
nicks.com.au - $17.99
free delivery over $200
Comment by ryan — August 1, 2007 @ 6:59 am