Hello,Today, my favorite reasonably-priced Shiraz: Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz ($13.99). The currently available vintage is 2005.
This wine has been a favorite for 3-4 years, and is second only to the Penfold's Koonunga Hills Shiraz-Cabernet in frequency of consumption in our home.Here is what http://wine.com has to say about the 2005 Greg Norman Shiraz:
"The 2005 Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz is deep, dark red with purple hues. Intense, lifted aromas of ripe, dark plum, blackberry, sweet vanillin and spice with light subtle hints of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit, all portend to a generous palate that is full flavored, balanced and long. The palate, though big and opulent, has an elegant, smooth texture, some mocha and cedar oak character combined with ripe, dark berry fruit and fine tannins. The mid palate's ripe berry flavors will, with time, reveal more complex characters such as dark chocolate, licorice, wood smoke and warm leather, as the wine ages and evolves. A full bodied, rich, rewarding Shiraz that expresses the warmth of the Australian vintage and the riper flavors, obtainable from the renowned Limestone Coast regions - a wine both generous and harmonious."
The wine's rating in Wine Spectator has ranged from 88-90 over the last few years - the 2005 has not been rated. All I know is that this is a wonderful, full-bodied wine. I am a big fan of Shiraz, particularly Australian Shiraz, and the Greg Norman equals or betters much more expensive wines in my opinion.By the way, I purchased this wine for $8.99 at Pavillion's Food Market in Oak Park, CA - a huge discount off of the regular $14 price. So needless to say I bought more than one bottle.
The Shiraz goes well with most meat dishes. Last night, it went very well with pizza and salad. I also enjoy it with a cigar.
I have not tried Norman's new California wines - that is in my plans for the near future. Let me know if you have experienced them and what you think.
All the best.
The Wine Saver
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