Reviews & Ratings

2007 Gemtree Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Uncut"

Winery: Gemtree

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Uncut"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Shiraz

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: McLaren Vale

State or country: Australia

Price: $25

Cases produced: 5,000

KWG Score: 89 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: March 29, 2010

Wine Review: This opaque and very dark purple Shiraz was pretty popular at our "Green" St. Patrick's Day party. It opens with a fragrant blackberry bouquet with hints of blueberry and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a mild blackberry with gently infused oak. The finish is dry and easy going with gentle tannins. This wine is a very good food wine. I would pair it with barbecue spare ribs. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: Purple/black. Nose: Blueberries, choc mint, almonds, red cherries and liquorice. Palate: Loads of currants, berries and chocolate coated licorice. Fruit sweetness is layered underneath and the structure, acid and tannin begin to meld the wine. The finish: A powerful yet seamless run home, displaying great length integrated oak, acid and tannin.

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