were (compared to the Tatachilla wines of yesterday) which felt more real, more handmade and less formulaic than the made-to-a-pricepoint Tatachilla reds, even though they are produced by a similarly big corporate baked winery. Perhaps it all comes down to the open top fermenters and the basket press, but it probably just comes down to money (what doesn't).Perhaps the only downer with this wine is the ongoing saga of Constellation (Reynell's parent) and their rather offhand destruction of the vinous heart of this celebrated brand. For more information check out Phillip White's account here
(Chateau Reynella) Reynell Shiraz 2007 (McLaren Vale, SA)
$50, high quality cork, 14%
Source: Sample
http://www.cwines.com.au/
Dark red colour. Dense. Warm, soft, cosseting, raisined redcurrant and musk nose, showing very sweet fruit and just a smidgen of strained fruit vintage character. Luscious nose. Dry palate starts with soft red fruit before running away very quickly to hot spirity alcohol. It's quality fruit no doubt, but just way too much heat on the palate, which ultimately ruins everything. Perhaps it is just me, but I can't help but call notable alcohol heat a fault. If you don't agree then you may well enjoy this after all. 16.0/86
(Chateau Reynella) Reynell Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (McLaren Vale, SA)
$50, cork, 14%
Source: Sample
http://www.cwines.com.au/
Positively black in colour with crimson edges. Looks excellent. Beautiful, pencil shavings, eucalypt and mulberry nose. Slightly volatile. Lovely & clearly varietal stuff (great for Mclaren Vale Cabernet). On the palate its benchmark Mclaren Vale Cabernet, with a coolness that belies its region. It's still warm, and full, and ripe, but the varietal flavour (even a flick of herb & mint) here is outstanding. So much impact & gritty tannins. Long term wine of real class. I would (likely) happily give this gold after another year in the bottle. 18.3/93+
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