Chateau Tanunda, Grand Barossa Shiraz, Barossa

Chateau Tanunda · South Australia › Barossa › Australia

Red · Shiraz
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LWIN 1943041
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88 /100
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Taster #9385 · Mar 12, 2025
93/100
Chateau Tanunda Geand Barossa 2009 Shiraz. Bright vibrant purple with the merest hints of brick red at the edge. This has big rich briary aromas with redcurrents and peppery spice. A big kick of fruit with a fine tannic spine. Dark stonefruit and red berries are predominant and a beautiful soft lingering finish. This is drinking beautifully right now.
2009 vintage
Taster #6086 · Apr 23, 2022
87/100
Past prime, jammy, light and dusty
2009 vintage
Taster #5750 · Sep 8, 2014
88/100
This was OK. Definitely not nearly as good as the 2007 which was a stunner. Medium-bodied, varietally correct as per what you'd expect for an Aussie Shiraz. Definitely better choices at this price point, but I must say when these folks make a great wine (which this is not), it is over the top.
2009 vintage
Taster #5274 · Feb 23, 2014
88/100
Attractive tar and black fruit on nose; relatively light (for Barossa) fruit flavors and nicely integrated tannins but stands up well to pepper steak
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Taster #7848 · Jun 6, 2013
88/100
Nearing the end of the case now... not as much depth as it had 2 years ago but still a vibrant fruit bomb. Very nice when grilling.
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Taster #7848 · Apr 20, 2013
86/100
Has changed allot in the last year. Jammier prune flavors now. Not as good. Awkward phase or headed downhill?
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Taster #7848 · Feb 27, 2013
87/100
This bottle had a more concentrated and jammier feel than previous ones. Prunish overtones. Not as attractive as before. Drink up?
2009 vintage
Taster #1135 · Jan 7, 2013
87/100
Not one of our favorites. Tangy, jammy flavor. Needs some tannins to balance the acids.
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Taster #7848 · Nov 11, 2012
90/100
Better. A couple hours of decanting really helps. Focused, intense fruit. Very nice.
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Taster #7848 · Sep 30, 2012
88/100
Was better a few months ago.
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Taster #3870 · Aug 26, 2012
86/100
Overrated. Very spicy, peppery and hard on the inside of the mouth. Ok to the price though.
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Taster #0607 · Jul 26, 2012
78/100
Pecuiliar wine. Nose of plums and cherries. However, the texture of this wine is like cough syrup, sweet taste, cherries and charcoal in the flavors. Wine seems to coat the mouth. Very different experience from the other tasting notes. No wood or tanin, volatility in the mouth. Would not recommend and will not drink.
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Taster #7848 · Jul 15, 2012
85/100
This bottle was the ugly duckling from the case so far. Hotter, jammier, stewed fruit, compote. Displayed neither the poise or depth of previous bottles of this wine.
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Taster #3041 · May 10, 2012
87/100
PnVnD let air for 1hr. Purple garnet deep but not opaque with a garent rim. Medium weight with plush soft tannins.Ripe plum casss blackberry and herbs on the nose. Plummy ripe flavors with a touch of spice. Watery mid palate. Simple fruity finish. Not over done in the ripeness and extraction department but lacks depth structure and complexity.
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Taster #0331 · Apr 27, 2012
90/100
Decanted 1 day and really opened it up. Ripe berries throughout with chocolate and spice on the finish, though could be more complex. Notes of vanilla continue through a long, long finish. I'd buy again as a party shiraz.
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Taster #5337 · Mar 30, 2012
89/100
Pleasant enough. Big fruit. A touch rough around the edges.
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Taster #7848 · Mar 29, 2012
91/100
Deep red, concentrated fruit and long. An very impressive, delicious wine.
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Taster #7848 · Mar 18, 2012
91/100
Very good concentration and depth of flavor. Beautiful, vibrant red fruit. Wonderful balance. A wine to savor and enjoy slowly. Shall have to buy some more.
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Taster #7848 · Mar 13, 2012
90/100
Deep, concentrated berry flavors. A big, quality wine.
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Taster #7848 · Feb 11, 2012
91/100
Deep purple hues, explosive berry flavors. Aggressive and mouth puckering at first but it developed beautifully in the decanter over 5 hours, revealing a harmonious structure and silky texture. These will drink well for years to come.
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Taster #5146 · Jan 9, 2012
90/100
Wonderful Shiraz. And cheap. Color dark red. Aerated for 3 hrs before it was at its best. The nose was very berry and fruity dominated. Taste dominated by plums and dark fruits. Aftertaste very well sewed into the palette, middle+ of length, and embraced by smooth tannins. This one is good after aerating now, and for the next several years. Buy now for your cellar.
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Taster #7848 · Dec 10, 2011
90/100
Deep purple hue. Full red fruit - quite high alcohol but balanced nonetheless.
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Taster #3870 · Oct 19, 2011
88/100
Drinks easily and good to the the price. A little to much alcohol in the nose.
2009 vintage