Tasting Notes
This blend celebrates the historic relationship between Chateau Tanunda, the Barossa Valley and its generations of grape growers and winemakers who love nothing more than to let their hair down and kick up their heels.
Winemaking
The grapes were picked, fermented and matured separately spending ten months in a combination of new and seasoned American and French oak barrels prior to blending.
For this limited release wine we selected meridional French varieties: Shiraz (36%) from Stonewell, Grenache (29%) from Tanunda, Mourvedre (27%) from Bethany and Greenock, and Cinsault (8%) from Vine Vale.
Reviews
92 Points
Review by: Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
Review by: Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Cinsault. Exclusive to Dan Murphy’s and associated stores. They’re making pretty good wines at Tanunda these days. Incumbent wine master Stuey Bourne is something of an identity, and before him, Tim Smith did some pretty solid work too. On the up and up, as they say.
Raspberry, cherry, vanilla, toasted coconut and Asian spices with a distinctly saucy aspect. Medium bodied, juicy and plump, but with that savoury Barossa coal character, for want of a better description, to temper. There’s well pitched acidity and supple fine grained tannin, along with good length. Altogether tasty and enjoyable.
94 Points
Review by: James Halliday, http://www.winecompanion.com.au/
Review by: James Halliday, http://www.winecompanion.com.au/
38/28/27/7%, each component made and matured separately in an assemblage of various oaks for 19 months before blending and bottling. Clever winemaking has produced the maximum result, with a suite of predominantly red fruits on a palate notable for its freshness and drinkability. Great value. May 2016
Silver Medal
Review by: New World Wine Awards New Zealand
Review by: New World Wine Awards New Zealand
Bronze Medal
Review by: International Wine Challenge
Review by: International Wine Challenge
90 Points
Review by: Beppi Crosariol, The Globe and Mail
Review by: Beppi Crosariol, The Globe and Mail
90+
Review by: Carolyn Evans Hammond, The Toronto Star
Review by: Carolyn Evans Hammond, The Toronto Star
Cleverly called Newcastle, which translates to “Chateauneuf” in French, this wine pays tribute to the largest and most important appellation of the southern Rhone — Chateauneuf-du-Pape. It’s also made from the same grape varieties as that feted French region — Shiraz (known as Syrah in France), Grenache and Mourvedre. Expect classic, saturated flavours of red meat and macerated berries — all hedonistic and sultry — edged with slight spicy-gamy note. Though there’s less tar and leather than generally found wines from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, its juicy, velvety appeal captivates. But there’s not a lot in Ontario, so snap some up. And pour it with cassoulet or sausages.
