Kurtz Family 2006 Seven Sleepers Nov 08

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Kurtz Family 2006 Seven Sleepers Nov 08

This wine is a blend of what ever Steve Kurtz can either grow that is excess to requirements for his top wines, borrow, or get his dirty hands on through other nefarious means. When the label was first released, it actually did contain seven varieties. In 2006, Steve was only able to get his grubby little paws on fire varieties, and this wine is dominated by Shiraz 40%, Petit Verdot 25%, and Cabernet Sauvignon 23%.

The sweet and ripe bouquet is fruit driven, but there is some vanillin oak lurking amongst the dark berry fruit. The in-your-face fruit is adequately supported by unobtrusive tannins. Loads of sour cherry flavour is contrasted by herbal cabernet characters, and with plum and dark chocolate flavours added to the mix, there is an abundance of different flavours. An open, very-drinkable wine with excellent fruit intensity for its weight, it is approachable now, but will soften in the short term. Rated as Agreeable with ***** for value; this wine is a complete rip-off at the price of $10 a bottle (Ric’s mates rates) - that's ripping off the producer. You would be crazy if you didn’t buy a case or two for every day drinking. This is one of the best value wines I have found this year. Sealed under screwcap.