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Red Knot McLaren Vale Shiraz

8.794 ratings
8.62 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
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
David Poplar

It took a day and some more breathing for me to appreciate this wine. (The wine needed to breathe too.) Over time, it seemed to get fuller and fuller, and open up more and more, like it was a moon bounce that just needed time to fill up and take shape. Once it did, it ushered in some dark fruits, letting them play around. They did only briefly, for they ultimately clung to a medium body (perhaps it was more light than medium), and then left with a trail of lingering spice, as a thoughtful parting gift. (It's also a good choice for camping, since it has a cool Plungerhead-like rubber twist-off cork.) Overall, a very solid experience. I also have no idea what I'm talking about.

It took a day and some more breathing for me to appreciate this wine. (The wine needed to breathe too.) Over time, it seemed to get fuller and fuller, and open up more and more, like it was a moon bounce that just needed time to fill up and take shape. Once it did, it ushered in some dark fruits, letting them play around. They did only briefly, for they ultimately clung to a medium body (perhaps it was more light than medium), and then left with a trail of lingering spice, as a thoughtful parting gift. (It's also a good choice for camping, since it has a cool Plungerhead-like rubber twist-off cork.) Overall, a very solid experience. I also have no idea what I'm talking about.

8 people found it helpfulAug 9th, 2014
Niki Phillips

Paired great with bacon wrapped tenderloin and mashed sweet potatoes

Paired great with bacon wrapped tenderloin and mashed sweet potatoes

1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2014
Rob Whelan

Pretty good. Drink again. I'm a big fan of mclaren vale.

Pretty good. Drink again. I'm a big fan of mclaren vale.

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2014
Scott Rowe

It's tastes the same with or without a gold award.

It's tastes the same with or without a gold award.

1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2013
Kristin

Meh.... it's ok.... better than nothing.

Meh.... it's ok.... better than nothing.

Jan 27th, 2016
David Ball

Big red fruit and low tanins. Not a very interesting wine, but very tasty

Big red fruit and low tanins. Not a very interesting wine, but very tasty

Jan 26th, 2016
Eric Belling

Molly's effort

Molly's effort

Dec 14th, 2015
Michael Mathews

Casual night. Casual wine. Just perfect!

Casual night. Casual wine. Just perfect!

Jul 11th, 2015
Tyler Guerriero

New wine at Chophouse101 come on in and try it!

New wine at Chophouse101 come on in and try it!

Jul 10th, 2015
Stephen Julia

Great with Italian food. A little harsh follow up.

Great with Italian food. A little harsh follow up.

Jun 15th, 2015