A pair of wines that are nothing if not consistent, with a reputation for value regardless of the vintage. Full tote retail is now $26 however, and there are plenty of charismatic wines out there for that price...Tatachilla Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2007 (Mclaren Vale, SA)
$26, Screwcap, 14.5%
Source: Sample
http://www.tatachillawines.com.au/
It's very rich, with an almost treacle like nose showing just a hint of the strained fruit character of the 07vintage, with both scorched blackberry jam and green fruit. Palate is sweet and tarry, with big ripe stewed fig flavours that are quite appealing, but still the green edged tannins of the vintage leave a sour taste. Drinkable enough. 15.8/86
Tatachilla Mclaren Vale Cabernet 2006 (Mclaren Vale, SA)
$26, Screwcap, 14.5%
Source: Sample
http://www.tatachillawines.com.au/
Pencil shavings and cedar in a quite brooding, yet comfortably varietal nose. A 'correct' nose even. Volatile & just a teensy bit cooked. Dry, grippy and quite oaky palate is firmish and well structured with plenty of potential, if edged with more overripe fruit. It's a decent full bodied Cabernet with plenty of potential for the future, if lacking some polish. 16.6/88+
$26, Screwcap, 14.5%
Source: Sample
http://www.tatachillawines.com.au/
It's very rich, with an almost treacle like nose showing just a hint of the strained fruit character of the 07vintage, with both scorched blackberry jam and green fruit. Palate is sweet and tarry, with big ripe stewed fig flavours that are quite appealing, but still the green edged tannins of the vintage leave a sour taste. Drinkable enough. 15.8/86
Tatachilla Mclaren Vale Cabernet 2006 (Mclaren Vale, SA)
$26, Screwcap, 14.5%
Source: Sample
http://www.tatachillawines.com.au/
Pencil shavings and cedar in a quite brooding, yet comfortably varietal nose. A 'correct' nose even. Volatile & just a teensy bit cooked. Dry, grippy and quite oaky palate is firmish and well structured with plenty of potential, if edged with more overripe fruit. It's a decent full bodied Cabernet with plenty of potential for the future, if lacking some polish. 16.6/88+
2009/10 WCA Wine Journalism 'Young Gun; Wine Judge; Gourmet Traveller WINE and Breathe Hunter Valley magazine contributor; LattéLife columnist; National Liquor News Tasting Panellist, WBM Coolest Wine Tweeter of 2010 and Riesling lover who fell into the liquor industry chiefly to buy cheap beer.
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