De Lisio, Quarterback Red Wine, McLaren Vale

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LWIN 1948280
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88 /100
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21
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Taster #4696 · Dec 12, 2011
86/100
A nice blend of varietals which produced a powerful punch. Wished I had consumed it a year or two ago. The punch was more in the heat than the fruit. Not wowed.
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Taster #7562 · Apr 5, 2011
88/100
very good but a little overextracted.
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Taster #8406 · Nov 11, 2010
88/100
very enjoyable, though perhaps a bit overdone, wine..
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Taster #9752 · Oct 24, 2010
89/100
solid everyday blend, very enjoyable, great qpr
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Taster #8086 · Jul 4, 2010
90/100
Nice blend from Oz. Purple fruit, spice, oak, nice mellow finish...good wine for the money.
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Taster #6840 · Apr 4, 2010
87/100
Nice blend. A little spicy, made it very nice with lamb.
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Taster #4907 · Feb 14, 2010
88/100
solid wine especially for the price, but not sure it lived up to the hype.
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Taster #6826 · Feb 13, 2010
90/100
Fantastic nose and depths of strawberry and oak. Smooth finish with soft tannins. Going to go get more for future lamb dinners.
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Taster #8406 · Jan 12, 2010
85/100
nice, typical aussie, muscle boy with lots of fruit and soft tannins. still carries enough acid to complement food (meaty dishes) in a nice way. might buy again
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Taster #0677 · Jan 4, 2010
87/100
Earthy and spicy, dark ruby color. Very nice and great price point. It's a bit hot, but not off-putting.
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Taster #3999 · Dec 26, 2009
88/100
First time we had this blend from De Lisio. Deep purple/ruby in color. Clarity is excellent. Fruits come through on the nose such as cherry, black cherry, strawberry. The finish has spice and heat but not overpowering. I would purchase it again. All guests enjoyed it and complimented the wine. Aerate before serving.
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Taster #0783 · Oct 28, 2009
not a bad blend. its got some personality. cedar and plums on the nose. black cherries and some pepper on the palate, along with some cedar. its yummy, but it gets hot on the finish. really hot. and when i'm not happy on the finish, i'm not happy with the wine.
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Taster #1430 · Oct 25, 2009
Very enjoyable, calm and not overpowering.
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Taster #7347 · Jul 19, 2009
89/100
Nice.....
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Taster #6626 · Jun 21, 2009
88/100
Nondescript fruit bomb. Better the first day.
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Taster #6245 · Apr 25, 2009
90/100
I went dowstairs to select a wine for dinner and grabbed a 2002 Bordeaux. As I walked out the door, a bottle of this caught my eye and since the Jets had just drafted a QB in the first round, I switched to this. It got a 15 minute decant. A very interesting blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet and Merlot. I agree with GV that the grenache predominates, with a strong raspberry flavor component, but there is also a lot …
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Taster #6448 · Mar 26, 2009
89/100
full bodied and very fruit forward. a bit of pepper. lots of raspberry. enjoyed this quite a bit.
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Taster #7999 · Feb 13, 2009
89/100
Deep purple, nearly opaque. Stong Cherry and dusty Cocoa on the nose. Maybe a bit anise. The mouthfeel is rich and strong Cherry Chocolate gives way to some cream, vanila, cedar and coffee/moca points. Overall a nice wine with a spicy Pizzam mayber a bit over-ripe? I would try this again. Did not view as a stoner, but strong effort for a Shiraz.
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Taster #8687 · Jan 14, 2009
88/100
Very smooth and easy to drink, with some depth and structure. Deep ruby, even murky red at the edges - which speaks of this wines character. Good nose of red current knitted with boysenberry. The flavors follow on the full palate with soft red currents, medium dark fruit mild tannins and juicy acidity - yes it does. Not a swing for the fence Aussie red blend which suits me fine. Young but has character and depth.
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Taster #6375 · Dec 31, 2008
84/100
Was an ok wine, tasted ok, but wouldn't buy again
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Taster #0935 · Oct 29, 2008
89/100
Gibby's monthly tasting (Gibby's Wine Den, Geneva, IL) : A blend of Shiraz (27%), Grenache (25%), Merlot (25%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (23%). Inky garnet color. Notes of plum, chocolate, blackberry and blueberry, with a subtle herbal quality too. Flavors of blackberry, plum and blueberry, with juicy acidity and a long finish. Better balanced than the Andrew Rich we had just before this.
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Taster #4325 · Sep 4, 2008
90/100
Rich, dark color with good fruit on the nose and smooth balanced palate featuring cherry fruit.
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Taster #6620 · Jan 28, 2008
88/100
Binny's Shiraz Tasting (St. Charles, Illinois) : This blend was rather earthy with notes of black pepper and raspberry. 88 points.
2006 vintage