Gourmets of Wine > Chris On Wine: Tar and Roses Heathcote Shiraz 2008

[Chris On Wine] "Mitchelton's former chief winemaker of many years standing, Don Lewis, and Narelle King are responsible for the excellent Tar and Roses wines, none better than this Heathcote shiraz. It's a more savoury, less grapy style of shiraz in .

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[wineweek.com.au] wineweek.com.au » Wine Week 168: Two times three equals yum.: Roses have been impressing people for a while now, and we can see why with their Heathcote Shiraz. Tahbilk own some of the oldest Shiraz and Marsanne vines on earth, and we help them celebrate their 150th birthday with a look at their best known white.

[Full Pour] Tar & Roses Heathcote Shiraz 2007 - Full Pour: Looking back at my notes and accessing my palate memory, I think I probably reacted more favouribly because I didn't get what I'm used to from so much "cheaperer" Heathcote shiraz, that is, just a "fruitbomb". Having said that, I do realise what you are getting at using the term as a descriptor for this wine.

[Chris Shanahan] Wine review ”” Tar & Roses and McKellar Ridge | Chris Shanahan: Pinot grigio (aka pinot gris), a mutant of pinot noir, can be sweet, dry (or somewhere in between), watery, grey, golden or pink.  The majority are bland. But occasionally a winemaker captures the pear-like varietal flavour with the rich texture and backbone you’d expect from pinot - something Don Lewis and Narelle King achieve in this modestly priced drop.

[JancisRobinson.com] Landmark Australia - Day 2 | Tasting Notes & Wine Reviews from ...: The purpose of the selection was twofold: to look at the distinct regional styles of Shiraz and to consider whether Shiraz blends were able to show the same regional patterns. (Pannell, incidentally is a huge fan of blending different varieties from the same region and there was strong support from the panel that blends were the future of Australia just as much as they are the touchstone of its past.)

[All About Wines, Vintages, and Vines] 2003 Australian Shiraz: Sanguine Estate Heathcote Shiraz 2003 $39.99USD Dense cherry red with red edge. Opulent notes of ripe blackberry/cherry jam, cloves and sweet oak.

[Appellation Australia] Appellation Australia » Australian “Cult” Wines and a Mystery Outsider: Provides a balanced, refined palate with a defined structure that bodes very well for the future potential of this wine. Drinking the remains of the bottle two nights later and it is worth a points more, the nose is still vibrant and the palate has taken on a delicious spicy and smoky character while retaining its length and balance.

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