Well, Chile has been a solid Shiraz contributor. I've had two other bottles - one which I thought was good (Casillero del Diablo), and another (Gato Negro) that, due to its combo of price & taste, will be a bottle I buy frequently.
Errazuriz Estate - Chile, 2009
$14.99
13.5% alc./vol.
"Spicy and full bodied with a concentrated black fruits and pepper character. We pioneered growing Shiraz in Chile"
I have to say that there seems to be quite a few labels claiming to be pioneers or fathers or grandfathers of Shiraz.
This was a nice wine. It really had that Shiraz pep - almost teetering on jarring or sour, but it weighs more on the side of yummy with a good bite. So, if you enjoy a bold spicy wine, this may be what you've been looking for. I know I enjoyed it - even without the richness and fuller body of some of my blogger's pets.
Helpful Husband: "This one is good too."
He really went all out for his last blog tip!
Looking forward to the 10 Shirazments! We are all grapeful for your entertaining installments over the past year. Thanks!!
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