The Ball Buster
2022
Tait is a classic small family winery, dedicated to producing traditional handmade wines from old-vine Barossa fruit. Winemaker Bruno Tait, and brother Michael, are fulfilling the dream of their father Giovanni Tait who emigrated to Australia from Italy in 1957. Interestingly the surname Tait is Scottish: Giovanni's ancestors had moved from Scotland to Italy many generations ago. The Taits are modest, hardworking people who produce wines that are always excellent value. Winemaking is an...
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Deep black purple in colour with intense aromas of blackcurrant, stewed plums, cherry, and chocolate. Full bodied berry palate with a sweet long lasting finish.
Rich dark berries are accented by walnuts, peppercorns and licorice. Full-bodied and structured yet velvety in texture, combining meaty depth with polished tannins. Well-integrated and persistent in the finish. A blend of 87% shiraz, 7% cabernet sauvignon and 6% merlot.
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The 2022 Shiraz The Ball Buster is an impressive vintage for this label, offering powerful, fleshy aromas of blackberry and chocolate with more complex notes of earth and spice accented by sweet, resinous oak. This has good fruit depth and structure bringing broad appeal before finishing with strong length.
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