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Many Shades of Shiraz: 2005 Bacchantes The Dancer

by Chris Sherman (B-21) under Miscellaneous

Wow, the image on the label is shy and graceful but this shiraz is so juicy and lusty it should be Dancing with the Stars.

Which is not to say classless. No sequins here. His is elegant stuff with a grand posture bursting with black fruits and a touch of white pepper. This shiraz is from an old vineyard in the Barossa called Gomersal, and the finest new-generation winemaker, Ben Glaetzer. Anything from Glaetzer is high on my list, and Parker thinks so too.

Not to mention that 2005 is an Australian vintage to savor.

It’s also brought to us by Bacchus Wine, a smart small importer who brings us Glaetzer’s Amon-Ra, Charles Cimicky Kaesler, Mitolo and other prestigious labels from well beyond the Yellowtail range.

- Chris Sherman, The Blogging Nibbler

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