I looked up the meaning for ‘bullish’ and what came up was, “aggressively confident and self-assertive.” It is obvious a wine is not able to project these types of traits, well, not in the literal sense anyway. This may sound a contradiction in terms, but this Shiraz (with a dash of Tempranillo) does its ‘bullish-ing’ in a smart and subtle way. For starters, the bottle shape and the bright label coupled with the white capsule will definitely make it standout in a lineup of Shiraz on a bottle shop shelf. I also think these captivating traits will generate conversation-worthy appeal with the younger generation of wine drinkers who will not be so shy to take a bottle of wine to a barbecue instead of beer or mixer drinks.
Region: Barossa Valley, S.A. Price: $21 Source: Sample thanks kindly to Hill- Smith Family Estates
Lovely inviting aromas of fresh blackberries and plums give a nice insight into what may be experienced on the palate. Abundant juicy dark berries and plums are the order of the day, confidently supported by a dash of black pepper with a soft, smooth yet pleasantly assertive fruitful feel across palate. This is a really good wine that I think sits at better than the ‘quaffer’ price it sells for. Don’t hesitate to give it a try. It does not disappoint.
Words from a Wine Glass 