First Drop Wines
Shiraz/Monastrell Half & Half Shiraz Blend
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Nice simple label and screw-top ease. Deep, dark color. Herbal and lovely aroma. Olive and fresh bay leaves to go with the mixed berry. Flavors are nice. Very much Rhône flavored. Balanced. Avoids the Aussie 🍉 🍎 💣 trappings.
Nice simple label and screw-top ease. Deep, dark color. Herbal and lovely aroma. Olive and fresh bay leaves to go with the mixed berry. Flavors are nice. Very much Rhône flavored. Balanced. Avoids the Aussie 🍉 🍎 💣 trappings.
Jul 12th, 2022
E: gave it a 8.2 and said spice and currants. Easy to drink, low acidity and low tanins. Not a lot of fruit. Very mild.
B: dark black fruit and spicy but the Mourvèdre cuts through it and provides great balance. Old ball glove on the nose as it opens up which is nice. Blackberry jam taste almost like a pie with spice. I'd go 8.5 bc the blend is unique and it's fun to drink
E: gave it a 8.2 and said spice and currants. Easy to drink, low acidity and low tanins. Not a lot of fruit. Very mild.
B: dark black fruit and spicy but the Mourvèdre cuts through it and provides great balance. Old ball glove on the nose as it opens up which is nice. Blackberry jam taste almost like a pie with spice. I'd go 8.5 bc the blend is unique and it's fun to drink
This was fantastic. A great lunch red, not too heavy.
This was fantastic. A great lunch red, not too heavy.
Dec 21st, 2015Strong biting nose, cola and dark fruits, like the blend
Strong biting nose, cola and dark fruits, like the blend
May 31st, 2015
Funky earth on the nose, new world dark jammy fruit on the palate, herbal finish
Funky earth on the nose, new world dark jammy fruit on the palate, herbal finish
Feb 13th, 2015
A bitter and sharp aroma, this half&half is slightly acidic at first taste with a berry-fruit finish.
A bitter and sharp aroma, this half&half is slightly acidic at first taste with a berry-fruit finish.
Apr 6th, 2014