Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Strong Arms Shiraz 2007


Deep black cherry color. Medium bodied, with mint, black cherry, tobacco and pepper. A good ‘table wine’ that is very affordable.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Bleasesdale Shiraz 2005


Bremerview, Langhorne Creek. Potts Family. Rena Hirsch, winemaker. Nice dark inky color and purple ripe fruit abound! Smooth and earthy with chocolate and a hint of leather on the finish. New to Haley's; it's a 'big' shiraz at a reasonable $22.00!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Delivery Today!


Most of our deliveries come in on Wednesdays and Thursdays. What makes today any different? I just liked the graphics on these cases of wine. Most consumers don't get to see the designs on these. They range from plain cardboard boxes with a wine label pasted to the side (see box under Oyster Bay) to four-color super glossy works of art, like red truck and white truck. The pink box with black heart and dagger, on the upper right, is a wine called Bitch. A memorable name for a juicy 100% grenache from Australia. Only $12.99.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Fat Tree Semillion Chardonnay 2008


A refreshing, citrusy semillion (78%) - sauvignon blanc (22%) blend with a little flint on the finish. The semillion gives it plenty of richness to balance the sauvignon blanc's acidity. Rose/lily floral scent is very nice.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Cimicky Trumps Barossa Valley Shiraz 2007

Well-balanced and delicious fruit : blackberry and blueberry nose. Silky, mellow texture with soft edges.

I did not opt to carry this wine in my store because I have others (similar in price and style) like Gemtree Tadpole Shiraz and Winner's Tank. The 2007 Trumps did get this glowing review from Wine Spectator:

Offers terrific presence. Supple in texture, this vibrates with black cherry, raspberry, red plum and subtle spice flavors, hinting at white pepper as the finish sails on and on. Drink now through 2017. 3,000 cases made. –HS

Let me know if you want me to bring it in!