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On the redder, crisper side of the Shiraz spectrum, with gentle touches of spice and vanilla to accent the raspberry fruit. It’s medium bodied and reasonably long on the finish. Drink now. 1 Note
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After eight months on lees, this unoaked Chardonnay has picked up some mildly nutty, custardy qualities that give added heft and nuance to its pear, pineapple and melon fruit. Drink it over the next six months or so. 1 Note
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Like the D&J Chardonnay, this is a readily approachable, easy-drinking wine with good varietal character. Cassis fruit dominates, accented by slightly herbal notes suggestive of mint. The tannins are supple, adding an appropriately dusty edge to the finish. Drink now–2012. 1 Note
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A decent introduction to Australian Grenache, a bit simple and one-dimensionally cherry-fruited but clean, supple and easy to drink despite plenty of body, with just a bit of warmth on the finish. Drink now. 1 Note
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A carbonated pink blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is a sweet, fruity wine that packs more punch than Bracchetto d’Acqui but is otherwise similar. It’s very fragrant and loaded with strawberries and raspberries. 1 Note
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Full-bodied, lush and creamy in texture, this Merlot epitomizes the Marquis Philips style. There’s a coating of charred oak, superripe fruit and plenty of size without much acid or tannin. Drink this slightly warm (16.5% abv) wine over the next 6–9 months. 1 Note
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For all this wine’s ripeness and heat (16% abv), the aromas are surprisingly delicate, offering up strawberry and raspberry fruit compote. It’s full in body, with supple tannins, hints of chocolate and touches of spice and warmth on the finish. Drink now. 1 Note
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A notable value, the 2008 Marquis Philips Shiraz displays a slightly charred top note from its stay in American oak, but also a pleasant mix of boysenberry, coffee and vanilla flavors. It’s creamy and supple, with a soft, mocha-tinged finish. Drink now–2012. 1 Note
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Mixed aromas of vanilla, Christmas spices and brandied black cherries give an almost dessert-like impression, although the wine is technically dry. The texture is creamy and luxurious, and the wine is very easy to drink despite its considerable weight, balanced by a tart edge of acid on the finish. Drink now–2012. 1 Note
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A bit spicier than the other R Wines Shirazes, the 2007 Boarding Pass features mainly McLaren Vale fruit, offering blackberry tinged with coffee and peppery spice. Turns tart, tangy, almost a bit citrusy on the finish. 1 Note
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R Wines Shiraz - 2007
