Australia

Pondalowie Vineyard Blend 2004

I have written about how good the wines being made at Pondalowie are, so I won't harp on about that.  This wine is a blend of  Cabernet, Shiraz and 20% Tempranillo and sees some time in american and french oak.  The addition of tempranillo to the classic aussie blend really works well if this wine is anything to go by.

A nice nose of mulberry, a bit of cherry and toasty oak.  Medium bodied and savory in the mouth, the wine is really well balanced and satisfying.  Really good fruit, tart cherry and mulbery fruit is enhanced with a bit of undergrowth and spice. With more time a great plum character makes it self known, adding to the complexity.  Soft tannins and a medium finish.  I drank this in no time, its very morish - you will need at least two bottles.  You will be hard pressed to find better value for $20.  91 Pts.

Source: Winery Sample RRP: $20 Closure: Screwcap

Web: www.pondalowie.com.au