2006 R Wines Strong Arms Shiraz

View at Picasa 11-Sep-2009 09:33, 3.2, 5.9mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 800

Australian wine importer, Dan Philips, and his company, The Grateful Palate released the Strong Arms Shiraz last year to rave reviews.

Wine Advocate 91 “The 2006 Shiraz is composed of 46% McLaren Vale, 44% Riverland, and 10% Barossa Valley fruit. It was aged in seasoned French and American oak for 12 months. Opaque purple-colored, it has a nose of cedar, spice box, and blueberry. Fruit-driven, supple-textured, rich, and easygoing, the wine has remarkable class for its giveaway price. It actually has 2-3 years of aging potential but no one that I know is going to defer their gratification.”  Jay Miller

We ordered 6 bottles from our local wine shop (for under $12.00/bottle) and have enjoyed this berry laden, easy-drinking wine with pasta, meatloaf and burgers.  The 2007 Strong Arm Shiraz is now available.