Wine Reviews

Water Wheel Vineyards Memsie Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2004

26 January 2006

Value for money, this has to be one of the better quality red wines coming out of the Bendigo region of Central Victoria.

A blend dominant in fruit driven Shiraz with Cabernet and Malbec playing supporting structural roles. Deep mid dark purple crimson with a big powerful nose. Vibrant and intense spicy fruit with a quite big tannic structure and an obvious distinct deep concentrated fruit.

Velvet tannins, well rounded yet assertive. A long aftertaste ensues. Spice, toffee and mocha on the palate from secondary characters.

All of the wine comes from estate grown grapes. At around $12, a bargain red. Available nationally. Have with bbq rump steak. Drink now for up to 5/7 years.

Paul Ippolito
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