This was a great vertical tasting of Maclaren Vale's Quarterback 2004 to 2007. The 2004 Shiraz 26%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Merlot 25% & Grenache. The 2005 Shiraz 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 27%, Merlot 22%, and Grenache 21%. The 2006 Shiraz 27%, Cabernet Sauvignon 23%, Merlot 25% and Grenache 25%. The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Merlot 27%, Shiraz 26% and Grenache 17%.
This was a great vertical tasting of Maclaren Vale's Quarterback 2004 to 2007. The 2004 Shiraz 26%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Merlot 25% & Grenache. The 2005 Shiraz 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 27%, Merlot 22%, and Grenache 21%. The 2006 Shiraz 27%, Cabernet Sauvignon 23%, Merlot 25% and Grenache 25%. The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Merlot 27%, Shiraz 26% and Grenache 17%.
2 people found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2013
Medium bodied, fruity, and slightly acidic with a noticeable amount of sediment. A great wine.
Medium bodied, fruity, and slightly acidic with a noticeable amount of sediment. A great wine.
Apr 10th, 2016
Took forever to open. Carried an unpleasant sourness on the front end throughout the bottle. After 5 or so hours, I did start to get some of the dark, plummy fruits other people mention. 88 points.
Took forever to open. Carried an unpleasant sourness on the front end throughout the bottle. After 5 or so hours, I did start to get some of the dark, plummy fruits other people mention. 88 points.
Feb 18th, 2014This 2006 McLaren Vale blend of 27% Shiraz, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 25% Grenache has retained it's character. Mild tannins with a medium finish made drinking this wine very enjoyable.
This 2006 McLaren Vale blend of 27% Shiraz, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 25% Grenache has retained it's character. Mild tannins with a medium finish made drinking this wine very enjoyable.
May 5th, 2013
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
