Kysela Pere et Fils
Rubus Wine Selections Barossa Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
This is a prime example of quality and value as equals. Classic rich Barossa Zone Shiraz, with a beautiful bouquet of eucalyptus plant, stewed plums, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract. The liquid is dark purple and a garnet rim, and shows high alcoholic content in the glass. The pallet is luscious, and quite rich, showing notes of chocolate covered strawberries, cracked pepper corn, blackberries (stewed for cobbler), and a very velvety lingering finish to this full bodied aussie monster. I feel like this wine was almost dessert worthy, or at least would benefit from pairing with a salted bone in pork chop or Indian food. It was a delight for under $20 and could even benefit from age. Drink now through 2022.
$19.99
This is a prime example of quality and value as equals. Classic rich Barossa Zone Shiraz, with a beautiful bouquet of eucalyptus plant, stewed plums, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract. The liquid is dark purple and a garnet rim, and shows high alcoholic content in the glass. The pallet is luscious, and quite rich, showing notes of chocolate covered strawberries, cracked pepper corn, blackberries (stewed for cobbler), and a very velvety lingering finish to this full bodied aussie monster. I feel like this wine was almost dessert worthy, or at least would benefit from pairing with a salted bone in pork chop or Indian food. It was a delight for under $20 and could even benefit from age. Drink now through 2022.
$19.99
Rich, jammy and elegant. Black fruits, eucalyptus and hints of spice (black pepper). Finished a bit flat at first but opened up after ~30-60 min and finished fuller and longer.
Rich, jammy and elegant. Black fruits, eucalyptus and hints of spice (black pepper). Finished a bit flat at first but opened up after ~30-60 min and finished fuller and longer.
May 7th, 2020
Lovely evening with very lovely dinner guests...this guy the second of two different bottles enjoyed this evening. Right out of the gate showed strong dark fruit especially plum to the nose...on the palate strong blueberry, plums slight pepper a bit a leather. Med plus finish and very delicious.
Lovely evening with very lovely dinner guests...this guy the second of two different bottles enjoyed this evening. Right out of the gate showed strong dark fruit especially plum to the nose...on the palate strong blueberry, plums slight pepper a bit a leather. Med plus finish and very delicious.
Sep 22nd, 2018
Pitch black and dense, this 2013 vintage is rich and fleshy. Very upfront aroma of plum, blackberry jam, eucalyptus, white pepper with hint of tobacco and roasted coffee beans. Palate is plush and broad with additional fig and oak spices taste. Puckering tannins. Interestingly it adds 2% Viognier. Will buy more.
Pitch black and dense, this 2013 vintage is rich and fleshy. Very upfront aroma of plum, blackberry jam, eucalyptus, white pepper with hint of tobacco and roasted coffee beans. Palate is plush and broad with additional fig and oak spices taste. Puckering tannins. Interestingly it adds 2% Viognier. Will buy more.
Jul 23rd, 2017
Classic Australian shiraz with berries, tar, and eucalyptus, but I personally haven't been able to saddle up to this flavor profile in years.
Classic Australian shiraz with berries, tar, and eucalyptus, but I personally haven't been able to saddle up to this flavor profile in years.
Jun 7th, 2017Yummy! Perfect for burgers on this warm February day. Jammy dark fruits and meatiness make this a great value at 20 bucks.
Yummy! Perfect for burgers on this warm February day. Jammy dark fruits and meatiness make this a great value at 20 bucks.
Feb 23rd, 2017
2014v. Very ripe blackberry and black plum. Hints of oak and mint on the finish. Not too dry. Easy drinking. 14.5% ABV.
2014v. Very ripe blackberry and black plum. Hints of oak and mint on the finish. Not too dry. Easy drinking. 14.5% ABV.
Feb 12th, 2017
Enjoyed with slow cooker pulled pork. Initially opened with aroma of brambly blackberries and eucalyptus leaves. Developed mint aromas and earthy pepper. Dense flavors of black fruit, dark bitter chocolate and sour cherry. Rich full bodied wine. Best enjoyed with hearty roasted or grilled meat.
Enjoyed with slow cooker pulled pork. Initially opened with aroma of brambly blackberries and eucalyptus leaves. Developed mint aromas and earthy pepper. Dense flavors of black fruit, dark bitter chocolate and sour cherry. Rich full bodied wine. Best enjoyed with hearty roasted or grilled meat.
Sep 14th, 2016