Colonial Estate Émigré, Barossa Valley, 2005

If you are looking to spurge on a very big, delicious red wine this winter consider Colonial Estate Émigré, 2005 from Australia’s Barossa Valley. This is a beautifully rich blend of old-vine Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, and Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2007, the Wine Advocate rated it 94, noting it will age well through 2025, which [...]

2005 St. Hallett ‘Faith’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley

  This week’s pick comes from Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein, president of Full Circle Wine Solutions in San Francisco.  Evan offered the following comments about this Australian red:  “This consistently rich offering from one of the most dependable Barossa Valley-based wineries delivers delightfully chewy black fruit (blackberries, plums), elements of licorice, spice, and blue flowers [...]

Thorne-Clarke “Shotfire” Shiraz 2007