Wine By Nine

Red Wine by Oliverhill from Australia. The 2006 Shiraz Jimmy Section is slightly muted aromatically but with coaxing aromas of pain grille, tar, blueberry, and blackberry emerge. This leads to a full-bodied wine with gobs of spicy black fruits, ripe flavors, and for a wine of this size, surprising elegance. Give it 4-6 years in the cellar and drink it through 2027. - Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Elderton from Barossa Valley, Australia. The Ashmead family have done it again. This Estate Shiraz is undoubtedly a benchmark wine for the Barossa Valley. Dark purple in color, with plum, cherry and chocolate notes jumping from the glass. The wine fills the mouth with a myriad of delicious fruit flavours, with those plum, cherry and even boysenberry notes at the forefront. Hints of chocolate, mocha and tobacco add to the wine's charm and smoothness. A rich and intensely flavored wine that is beautifully balanced. This is a trophy winner for all red wine lovers to enjoy.

Red Wine by Brassfield from North Coast, California. This signature vineyard of five and a half acres was planted in 2001 and represents the first Syrah produced from the Monte Sereno vineyard located at 2100 feet in elevation on the western slopes of High Valley. The soils on this ridge top are primarily broken shale characteristic of Franciscan formation. Much of this vineyard has a northern exposure which delays ripening by a couple of weeks giving the fruit some additional hang-time, and subsequently softer, velvety tannins. Complex aromas of dark fruits, lavender, cola nut and toasty oak are present and intertwined amongst the elegant flavors, along with a touch of leather, soy and smoky cedar. The broad based palate is framed by the silky tannins providing a wine of great structure for long-term aging, but its soft suppleness makes this stunning wine enjoyable now.

Red Wine by Leasingham from Clare Valley, Australia. Leasingham has historically been recognized for its production of high quality red wine and Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz represents true regionality and value in the red wine market. With all the hallmarks of the Clare Valley and Leasingham style this wine displays sweet fruit concentration and boldness of structure. The 2003 vintage provided a warm ripening period, resulting in the production of intense berry fruits and bold, fine tannins. Deep ruby red with purple hues and brilliant clarity, and a bouquet that displays intense spice, chocolate and coffee. The palate shows intense ripe blueberry and raspberry characters with layers of dark chocolate and mocha in the mid palate and a clean, lingering spicy finish. This wine is a Clare Valley Shiraz that shows all the hallmark characters of a warm year in the valley with soft, elegant tannnins in abundance. A great wine to drink now and/or cellar for the next decade. Food suggestion: Enjoy with suckling pig and salt bush lamb.

Red Wine by Ch. Lamargue from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. Blend: Syrah (90%) and Grenache Noir (10%) Dark, intense ruby red color. The bouquet is intensely complex with hints of red fruit, spice and leather. The palate is dense and full-bodied, with rich flavors of blackberry and licorice accented by distinct yet integrated woody notes and firm tannins. Located in France's southern Rhone Valley, Chateau Lamargue (Lah-Marg) comprises 210 acres of vineyard in the up-and-coming Costieres de N?mes appellation. The estate boasts a showcase winery equipped with the most advanced winemaking technology as well as new French and American oak barriques. Investment to date stands at over $12 million dollars. The Grand Reserve is a very special wine that is only produced in years promising unique potential. Yields are reduced in the vineyards which translates into less than one bottle of wine per vine.

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. A brilliant effort, the 2004 Shiraz/Viognier (95% of the former and 5% of the latter) was aged 12 months in both American and French 300 liter barrels (only 10% new). Super-rich, heady, and full-bodied, it offers aromas of roasted meats, Provencal herbs, blackberries, cassis, new saddle leather, and licorice, terrific fruit as well as texture, and a supple, explosive finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. -The Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Rudera from South Africa. Unfiltered, and made from extremely low-yielding vines, Teddy crafts a gem of a wine. A medley of soft, ripe fruit flavors on the palate together with fine tannins and a hint of pepper on the finish. Good minerality and structure with incredibly elegant and soft, supple mouthfeel make this a superb item to enjoy young or mature for up to four years or longer.

Red Wine by Jean-Luc Colombo from Hermitage, France - Rhone. Bouquet: The aromas are intense, reminiscent of blackberries and licorice, supported by notes of black pepper. Taste: The beautiful 2005 vintage resulted in the presence of especially southern accents - jammy fruits, such as ripe plum and fig - a silky texture and glossy finish. This is a generous, well-structured wine that can be enjoyed on release and for another four or five years after. Serving suggestions: Perfect with red meats, hearty pasta dishes and aged cheeses.

Red Wine by Chateau Maris from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. The 2004 Chateau Maris La Touge Syrah is a rich and powerful wine with aromas of smoky bacon and creme de cassis. Dark fruit flavors lead to an intense finish with mocha and expresso notes.

Red Wine by Matanzas Creek from Sonoma County, California. This is the ninth vintage of Matanzas Creek's limited production Syrah, the third crafted by winemaker Francois Cordesse. Eighty-five percent Syrah, this wine also includes small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, which each add unique character to the final wine blend. The Syrah fruit was sourced from vineyards located in cooler regions of Sonoma County. Francois meticulously selected fruit that ripened slowly in order to ensure rich and intense flavor character. Francois notes, Syrah is very difficult to grow and vinify, but the result is well worth the effort. The 2004 Syrah exhibits a deep, ruby red color, hinting at the density of flavors to come. The initial nose is of violets and loam from a forest after the rain. The second nose delivers dark ripe fruit, leather and tobacco leaves. The wine is exceedingly soft on the palate, caressing the mouth with the velvety taste of black cherries and ripe plums, a distinct note of pepper and cinnamon, and a remarkable tannic structure. The overall experience is generous and substantial, and the finish is long and luscious. Francois recommends that this Syrah be served cool and decanted for 20 to 30 minutes prior to serving. The wine will age for another four to five years, reaching its peak in approximately three years. At this point it will have developed deeper, earthier characteristics and a stronger leather note.

Red Wine by Guigal from Hermitage, France - Rhone. Nose: Red fruits, cherry and strawberry with delicate oak aromas. Palate: A structured tannic wine. Aromas of blackcurrant buds and vanilla. Food pairings: Red meat, game and cheese. Subtle and silky, this shows dark notes of red cherry and black raspberry along with meaty aromas of bacon fat and game... -Wines & Spirits

Red Wine by Matariki from Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Matariki is a family-owned Hawkes Bay winery born from a passionate belief of John and Rosemary O'Connor that great wines are made in the vineyard. In 1981 they instinctively recognized the potential of Gimblett Road in Hawkes Bay as a unique and exceptional wine-producing area. The area has been referred to by Daniel Roberts, Director of Research for Kendall-Jackson as capable of producing red wines equal to the world's best. Deep and intense ruby / garnet in color. The nose is a complex mix of plum, blackberry, clove and cinnamon. Fruit driven, but subtle integrated smoke and tar nuances from aging in French oak barriques. On the palate this wine is complex game / peppery flavours. Big structure displaying refined and integrated tannins and cedar oak, which lingers on the finish. Shows the characteristic herbal and peppery notes of Rhone-style Syrah, accenting crisp blackberry fruit. Complex on the palate, wrapping the herbs and peppers tightly around rich fruit to the point that they're really inseparable.- Wine Enthusiast