2006 Water Wheel “Memsie” Shiraz-Cabernet-Malbec Bendigo Victoria The 2006 Memsie red is a ruby-colored Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec blend. The nose exhibits black currant, plum and raspberry aromas. A balanced, full-bodied wine with rich, dark fruit and berry flavors, with hints of savory spice and anise. The smooth, chalky tannins carry through to a lingering [...]
The New World Wine has been made in New Zealand since shortly after the arrival of the first Europeans. Because of the country’s geographic isolation, little was known about the regions wines and it was almost entirely geared to local tastes. The modern wine industry in New Zealand began in 1973 when sauvignon vines were [...]
You Be The Judge The Shinas Estate 2005 “The Guility” Shiraz comes from a family vineyard that was planted in 1898. Today, Judge George Shinas is the talk of the wine industry. A criminal judge in Mildura, Victoria, Australia, George has gone from a grape grower to a boutique commercial winemaker. In 2000 the Judge [...]
