Oak Grove

Family Reserve Shiraz

8.630 ratings
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California, USA
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Frank Kuo

Color of burgundy with hue of bloody grapefruit, quite clear and lighter compared to traditional Shiraz. Nose of coffee, aldehyde, cherry, a bit raspberry, cigar box, and ripe grapes. Taste of ample acidity plus sweetness form strawberry, a bit zesty, a bit salty indeed, medicinal syrup, and some more grapes. Aftertaste shows more zest, oak, and peppery note. Light, sweet, yet with good flavors. Interesting different kinds of Shiraz.

Color of burgundy with hue of bloody grapefruit, quite clear and lighter compared to traditional Shiraz. Nose of coffee, aldehyde, cherry, a bit raspberry, cigar box, and ripe grapes. Taste of ample acidity plus sweetness form strawberry, a bit zesty, a bit salty indeed, medicinal syrup, and some more grapes. Aftertaste shows more zest, oak, and peppery note. Light, sweet, yet with good flavors. Interesting different kinds of Shiraz.

1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2020
Andrea Fix Lovering

I rarely dislike a wine, but this was terrible. Maybe I got a bad bottle, but it was like no shiraz I’ve ever had. Very light in color, almost with an effervescence. Had an off putting metallic vinegar taste. No amount of breathing made this better. Not for me. Pass.

I rarely dislike a wine, but this was terrible. Maybe I got a bad bottle, but it was like no shiraz I’ve ever had. Very light in color, almost with an effervescence. Had an off putting metallic vinegar taste. No amount of breathing made this better. Not for me. Pass.

Apr 24th, 2021
Matthee Curtis

Solid.

Solid.

May 17th, 2017
Justin O'Day

Really enjoyed it. Smooth rich mouth feel. Blueberry undertone, peppery finish. Will look to buy it again

Really enjoyed it. Smooth rich mouth feel. Blueberry undertone, peppery finish. Will look to buy it again

Apr 10th, 2017
MaJ CappS

Jam on it, jam on it, jam jam jam on it.
This is a very ripe, very classic hotel wine of a petit sirah. Jammy, inky and oily, large sweet fruit mouthfeel. Really a good wine to follow up my Hatch green child stew. Don't think I would drink this on its own.

Jam on it, jam on it, jam jam jam on it.
This is a very ripe, very classic hotel wine of a petit sirah. Jammy, inky and oily, large sweet fruit mouthfeel. Really a good wine to follow up my Hatch green child stew. Don't think I would drink this on its own.

Oct 24th, 2016
Amanda

I'd drink again

I'd drink again

Feb 24th, 2016
Carmen Villanueva

Recommend drinking this with food

Recommend drinking this with food

Jan 23rd, 2016
Paul Koplitz

Very drinkable. Had with grilled brats.

Very drinkable. Had with grilled brats.

Jan 15th, 2016
Mark Miller

This is actually a merlot. It is dry with a smooth full taste.

This is actually a merlot. It is dry with a smooth full taste.

Nov 14th, 2015
Kris N.

High tannins after minutes of breathing. Best taste was at initial open.

High tannins after minutes of breathing. Best taste was at initial open.

Oct 6th, 2015