Tscharke Barossa Grounds Collection GSM

A relatively light colour for the 15%alc On the nose it belies the alcohol with red fruits backed by 'coffee cream' and a little tar/creosote. Good complexity in these bold aromas. Likewise the alcohol is mostly hidden on the palate except for a midly hot finish. There is good acidity which is important as the fruit is a little jammy (a common issue for me and Grenache). Of it's style, pretty decent, though I'm not a huge GSM blend fan, …

Burnt red tones in the glass for this young wine was a surprise, but lively nose, bright caramel/butterscotch aromas. Soft feel in the mouth, nice berry fruits came through - doesn't linger at all.

colour is rather translucent red. Nose of earth, medicinal bouquet, some confectionary notes, red fruits, burnt wood unmistakingly barossa. On the mouth medium bodied, , some sour cherry fruit, smooth and juicy. Slightly too high acidity for me and lacks structure. Smoky edge both nose and palate puts me off a little. I prefer decent cote du rhone for same price. This was easy going and nice but would not buy again. Best drunk now. My wife liked it more …

Easy drinking house blend from 3 Shiraz vineyard.

Tasted twice. Soft on entry. Juicy red fruit with subliminal touch of white pepper. Elegant, it builds in intensity onto the medium-long finish. Nice.