The palate is more austere with a greenness noted. It's med bodied with medium tannin that are fairly integrated. The fruit fades quickly leaving the alcohol on the finish.
Nose better than palate.
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Medium-intensity nose of dark berries, lots of smoke, and cocoa. Rich, silky palate with some prickly red fruit. Fairly simple, but rich, with a hint of sweetness and a note of cocoa. Fairly short finish. Simple, big, but also a nice crowd pleaser. Okay.
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Not a huge amount to say about this, except these Stump Jump wines always seem to deliver more than expected for the price. This had a bit of barnyard on the nose, along with the red fruit. Pleasant simple palate, fruity with some acidity, and would be a worthy Cotes du Rhone. Nice.
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Had this at a Syrah/Shiraz tasting event and tasted side by side with juice from Columbia Valley, Arizona and France. This reminded us why Aussie Shiraz hasn't been in our cellar for years. Nose was smokey, palate was restrained, flat and finish was short. Not much there and none of the characteristics of Shiraz from the pre boom days. There is nothing bad about this bottle, just nothing good either.
The appearance looks like a Pinot Noir. The nose is not impressive at first; menthol, almost smoke, and mocha, in an unusual sort of way. On the palate, much like the nose, with German chocolate cake. The finish is short, with not much fruit, then blech, or at least blah. Not much fruit flavour to speak of. Essentially Old World in style, which is unexpected from a Shiraz from Oz. Not my style. However, it would probably go swimmingly with food. Overall value: 2.5 stars of 5. Overall impression: Mid-Good (82.5).
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Big and bold, everything you would expect from this Aussie Shiraz. Overall not too bad. Might encourage me to explore a few more similar wines.
Color has a nice purple tint. Aerated and left in the glass ~30 minutes or so. Nose was huge on tobacco after a good swirl and faded to lavender on the second sniff. Palette was big on dark fruit early but also had a bright note, which I didn't expect. The brightness faded to yield candied fruit, tobacco, and vanilla. Finish was average length, bitter, and floral.
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Medium purple color. Lots of fresh plums and blackberries, inky but also very floral. Creamy texture, the plum and black cherry fruit tastes fresh and juicy. Some vanilla and mocha, but also some serious pepper and sweet barbecue sauce. Not life-changing, but solid stuff for the price. Man, that pepper lingers.
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4/20/2016 - Barry G wrote: 70 Points
NEWTS Tasting. D'Arenberg - Style over substance or substance over style (Newcastle upon Tyne): Unoaked shiraz. Nose is very inviting; smoky and deep with slight eucalyptus. A touch of rubber even. Inviting and open.
The palate is more austere with a greenness noted. It's med bodied with medium tannin that are fairly integrated. The fruit fades quickly leaving the alcohol on the finish.
Nose better than palate.
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11/26/2015 - indiscriminate palate wrote:
Medium-intensity nose of dark berries, lots of smoke, and cocoa. Rich, silky palate with some prickly red fruit. Fairly simple, but rich, with a hint of sweetness and a note of cocoa. Fairly short finish. Simple, big, but also a nice crowd pleaser. Okay.
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8/17/2015 - K&J wrote: 84 Points
Liked it less this time. Don't think it was well made.
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7/5/2015 - robertduffy Likes this wine: 90 Points
One of the better Shiraz's. Very drinkable and nicely priced. Full of flavor.
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5/17/2015 - K&J Likes this wine: 85 Points
A fine wine for the price. Not extraordinary but for the price, a nice wine.
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5/14/2015 - Tony Poli Likes this wine: 88 Points
Not a huge amount to say about this, except these Stump Jump wines always seem to deliver more than expected for the price. This had a bit of barnyard on the nose, along with the red fruit. Pleasant simple palate, fruity with some acidity, and would be a worthy Cotes du Rhone. Nice.
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2/6/2015 - WineCenturyAZ wrote: 79 Points
Had this at a Syrah/Shiraz tasting event and tasted side by side with juice from Columbia Valley, Arizona and France. This reminded us why Aussie Shiraz hasn't been in our cellar for years. Nose was smokey, palate was restrained, flat and finish was short. Not much there and none of the characteristics of Shiraz from the pre boom days. There is nothing bad about this bottle, just nothing good either.
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1/30/2015 - Brettski80 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Soft, structured, chocolate, raspberry nuances and a hint of savoury liquorice. Short n sweet and super cheap.
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10/7/2014 - RMapou Likes this wine: 88 Points
I enjoyed the fullness of this wine. Sorry I did not buy more at this price.
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10/3/2014 - Ombibulous Likes this wine: 82 Points
The appearance looks like a Pinot Noir. The nose is not impressive at first; menthol, almost smoke, and mocha, in an unusual sort of way. On the palate, much like the nose, with German chocolate cake. The finish is short, with not much fruit, then blech, or at least blah. Not much fruit flavour to speak of. Essentially Old World in style, which is unexpected from a Shiraz from Oz. Not my style. However, it would probably go swimmingly with food. Overall value: 2.5 stars of 5. Overall impression: Mid-Good (82.5).
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9/29/2014 - YackAttack213 wrote:
3.5*
Cherry flavour with spice and strong but not overpowering new oak. Really good, not just for the price.
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7/3/2014 - pkbowen Likes this wine: 85 Points
Big and bold, everything you would expect from this Aussie Shiraz. Overall not too bad. Might encourage me to explore a few more similar wines.
Color has a nice purple tint. Aerated and left in the glass ~30 minutes or so. Nose was huge on tobacco after a good swirl and faded to lavender on the second sniff. Palette was big on dark fruit early but also had a bright note, which I didn't expect. The brightness faded to yield candied fruit, tobacco, and vanilla. Finish was average length, bitter, and floral.
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3/4/2014 - Jeffyboy wrote: 81 Points
Australia in Winecorner March 2014 (Winecorner - wine shop, Bialy Kamien, Warsaw, Poland): Violet, quite clear. Nose: bit sharp dark fruits, spicy but really not bad as for bottom line. Taste: quite tart, with bitter finish. Not my cup of tea.
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1/17/2014 - marcwebb wrote: 87 Points
very nice ... we liked it
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12/23/2013 - Mlbarrowjr wrote: 81 Points
Tame. Not as good as prior attempts.
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12/8/2013 - LeChapeau wrote: 85 Points
OK wine, but nothing special. A bit of a tease - somewhat interesting nose, but light bodied and lacking on the palate.
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10/2/2013 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 86 Points
Medium purple color. Lots of fresh plums and blackberries, inky but also very floral. Creamy texture, the plum and black cherry fruit tastes fresh and juicy. Some vanilla and mocha, but also some serious pepper and sweet barbecue sauce. Not life-changing, but solid stuff for the price. Man, that pepper lingers.
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