Tait The Ball Buster, Barossa Valley, Australia 2017 The Hess Collection Winery plenty of black cherry fruit

plenty of black cherry fruit

this is a dense

persimmon and caramel flavors offer a dusting of cocoa in front of a long

softly mouthwatering with a weight and density from the oak ageing that also gives a slightly spiced edge to the peach

it offers an ethereal and friendly palate

Tait The Ball Buster, Barossa Valley, Australia 2017 The Hess Collection Winery plenty of black cherry fruitPerhaps unsurprisingly from the name, this isn't a timid wine. Comprised mostly of Shiraz with some Cab and a bit of Merlot, it's a high octane bottling that scrapes 16% alcohol. The nose offers ultraripe cherry and currant fruits backed by vanillin oak, baking spice and savory herbs. Heat from the alcohol can be felt on the palate. Tannins are granular in texture. While the fruit seems fresher than the nose implies, acidity feels somewhat shrill and