Samuel's Gorge Winery
McLaren Vale, Australia
The wines of Samuel's Gorge are driven by their texture. There is a common rustic nature supporting the fruit drive in all three wines. I embrace savoury elements to complement the natural richness in the wines. I work hard to ensure that all the features of the wine are all in line and ultimately present wines that are great to drink and yet have structural support to ensure that they cellar well.
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Tempranillo 2007
BC: CSPC: 118828 “spec” 6/case $49.99
Alberta: CSPC: 118828 6/case Contact for Alberta pricing.
“The nose shows some elegant dark cherry perfume with hints of cinnamon and star anise. The palate has firm extract and tight grainy tannin. Medium body with many savoury, earthy flavours. Rhubarb; pleasant sour.”
Grenache 2006
BC: CSPC: 90423 “spec ” 6/case $49.95
Alberta: CSPC: 90423 6/case Contact for Alberta pricing.
95 points – James Halliday
“a rich palate with good texture that supports the fruit opulence and trade mark Samuel’s Gorge earthy tones. The palate finishes vibrant and fresh after a rollercoaster of fruit and spice.”
Shiraz 2006
BC: CSPC: 77065 “spec” 6/case $49.95
Alberta: CSPC: 77065 6/case Contact for Alberta pricing.
95 points – James Halliday
“Deep mulberry and ink-well tones on the nose, plumy and baked quince on the palate. It is relatively easy to hit volume of fruit on the palate, but it’s hard to hit pitch. The palate finishes with texture and vibrancy. It will cellar very well for 10+ years”