Winery - Kurtz Family
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fruit-forward and rich in texture, with vibrant mixed berry, coconut and lavender flavors that linger smartly on the crisp, medium-length finish. Best now to 2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rich and intense but also round and soft. A horsey note adds complexity and rusticity to the dark chocolate, leather and black cherry aromas and flavors. —J.C.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Full bodied and plushly textured, this is a rich, heavily oaked wine that successfully marries menthol- and coffee-scented oak with intense raspberry fruit. The tannins are soft and well ripened while the fruit remains fresh despite its long sojourn in oak. Dramatic and lush; drink now-2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, but there are bits and pieces of Petit Verdot, Grenache, Merlot and Malbec included as well. So while it doesn’t show a lot of distinctly varietal character, what it does have is plenty of round, lush fruit, with hints of cedar and dried herbs and a silky finish. Drink now–2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An unusual blend that includes 25% Petit Verdot, the Kurtz Family’s Seven Sleepers features an intense, welcoming bouquet of black cherries, cinnamon and coffee backed by cherry fruit and earthy flavors. It’s got enough muscle to stand up to steaks and burgers, and should drink well through 2016.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Heavily oaked, with toasty notes dominating the aromas and plenty of chocolate, coffee and dark toast apparent on the palate as well. There is a streak of bright raspberries lurking beneath the surface, and if they emerge with more time, this rating will prove conservative but there are no guarantees. This is a full-bodied, creamy-textured wine that I would opt to drink over the next few years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Full-bodied, rich and admirably concentrated, this is a top-notch example of Barossa Shiraz at a still-affordable price. Aromas of espresso, blackberry and cedar give way to blueberry and blackberry fruit on the palate. The creamy texture makes it easy to drink, and leaving behind a mouthwatering sensation on the lengthy finish. Drink now–2016.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This likeable blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 25% Mataro (Mourvèdre) features a mix of intense red fruits—raspberries and cherries—and minty, herbal complexity. It’s soft and round, and altogether pleasing, with just a dusting of silky tannins on the long finish. Drink now and over the next few years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The intensity and depth of this blockbuster from the Barossa Valley are noted right at the start. Blackberry, cassis, chocolate and a touch of pepper roar off the nose and continue in full stride through the mid-palate and on to the long finish. There’s an underpinning of even tannins, good acidity, a round supple body, and a texture like velvet. This is a wine for hearty fare or to contemplate with the cheese course.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The base of this is 60% Grenache from an 85-year-old vineyard near Kalimna, which provides lush black cherry fruit. That’s dressed up with hints of cola, tree bark, licorice and chocolate from the 25% Shiraz and 15% Mataro. Tasty now, but should continue to drink well over the next 3–4 years or more.
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