Tasting- Mt. Monster Shiraz

Mt. Monster Shiraz

Variety: 100% Shiraz

Region: Limestone Coast

Country: Australia

Year: 2010

Price: $12.95

Tasting Notes: "Deep purple in color. Ripe blackberry and plum fruits on the nose with floral notes. Varietal fruit-driven palate, with cherry/berry fruit and spice flavors. Soft tannins compliment the fruit with mouth-filling generous finish." 

My review: This wine almost had a stale smell to me. There were hints of tobacco and vanilla on the palate. As with a lot of shiraz I've had, this wine had a hint of sweetness on the tongue immediately, which was then replaced with the soft tannic finish.This was not my favorite shiraz, but I enjoyed it and would buy it again.

I tasted this on its own and with no food.