Tait The Ball Buster Proprietary Red

Purchase Tait The Ball Buster Proprietary Red

"The Ball Buster blend has been an annual Best Buy and, even at the current asking price, the 2007 The Ball Buster is an awesome value (at least for hedonists). It is composed of 72% Shiraz, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Merlot aged for 12 months in seasoned French and American oak. Opaque purple-colored, it has a nose of cedar, leather, spice box, and blueberry that leaps from the glass. This is followed by a plush, full-bodied wine with gobs of flavor and superior length. This easy-to-understand effort defines the meaning of over-delivering and will do so for another four years." - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate

Cheese Pairings:  Gouda, Parmesan, Pecorino

Food Pairings:  Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Mushroom Ragout, Barbecue Spareribs, Roasted Lamb Shanks

Purchase Tait The Ball Buster Proprietary Red

• Vintage: 2007
• Region: Barossa Valley, Australia
• Organic: No
• Rating: 92 Points
• Lifespan: 2009-2013
• Grape: Blend

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