Winery - McGuigan
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A smooth, easy-drinking Chardonnay, with mild, understated aromas of green apple and toast, but also sweet tropical fruit flavors and a ripe pineapple-citrus finish that picks up hints of oranges. Best Buy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Filled with bouncy aromas of melon, pear and tropical fruit, this lightweight charmer even blends in notes of butter and anise on the finish. It’s a fun wine with the accent on fruit. Best Buy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lima-bean aromas largely obscure the modest cherry fruit. Soft and sweet; finishes short.
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McGuigan Merlot - 2000
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Offers jammy red-raspberry aromas, sweet red-fruit flavors and a juicy finish. A good, simple wine. Best Buy. —C.S.
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McGuigan Shiraz - 2000
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here's a value Shiraz that shows astonishing depth in the nose, with intriguing cedar, tobacco and vanilla notes wafting through. Sweet fruit leads the palate, with an interesting, leafy mix of tobacco and herbs after. Soft, with well-managed tannins, it's ready to go and a perfect everyday "go-to" bottle.
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McGuigan Shiraz - 2000
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A nosing reveals charcoal, currants and black cherry. As for taste, some bitter chocolate mixes nicely with plum and vanilla, while the finish is positively fresh and lean. A touch of rusticity and leather adds character to this red bubbly. Furthermore, it’s something you don’t come across every day.
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McGuigan Shiraz - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Though its standout aroma is of toasted campfire marshmallows, on the palate, this wine is toasty without being too creamy, and offers pleasant toast, apple and pear flavors that persist on the finish. It’s a medium-weight, crowd-pleasing wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Yummy aromas of cola, plum pie and smoked meats start off this well-priced, stately Shiraz. And nothing that follows disappoints. The palate is full yet balanced, with spicy plum-styled fruit and enough acidity to preserve the juicy feel. The finish is smooth and just about perfect. This is neither overdone nor wimpy. In a word, it’s complete. Editors’ Choice. —M.S.
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McGuigan Shiraz - 1999
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smooth and cool in the nose, with a touch of menthol topping off fragrant blackberry. The palate is searingly fresh, courtesy of bright acids and even brighter ripe grapes. Some tasty cocoa and coffee derived from well-integrated oak adds character the finish. Full-bodied but not even bordering on flabby.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Australia isn’t really known for its Merlots, but this effort is quite delicious—and what a bargain. Black-cherry and blackberry fruit smacks you in the face; the fresh bright flavors, with licorice undertones, meld into a mouthfeel that’s soft and silky.
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McGuigan Merlot - 1998
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