Winetastic

For those who enjoyed the 2004 vintage of the Meerea Park Shiraz Viognier, there is some great news - the 2005 vintage has recently been released and it is even better than the previous effort. If you have not yet familiar with Meerea Park wines, now really is the time to get acquainted.

Deep red/purple in colour, aromas of blackberry, plum, orange peel, and a hint of pepper virtually leap out of the glass. Medium to full bodied, tart blackberry and plum fruit flavours are balanced nicely by fine, mouthfilling tannins, subtle oak and a healthy dose of acidity. There is a level of balance and complexity here that you typically will not find in a sub-$20 wine.

Although this blend is great to glug down on its own right now, it really did shine even brighter when paired with a nice rich pasta sauce. No doubt it would be equally at home with any bbq meat or hearty beef dish. By all accounts there will be some good rewards for putting some bottles away in a cool dark place for a few years.

Score: 91/100
Price: $18
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14%
Other Opinions: Meerea Park, Winorama
Would I buy this wine again?
Although this bottle was a sampler, I will definitely be purchasing some more.