The Ball Buster 2022

TAIT

The Ball Buster
2022

$32.68*

* Suggested retail price

16 case(s) available

Product code
87031
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
Speculative
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
Australia
Regulated designation
Geographical Indication (GI)
Region
South Australia
Subregion
Barossa, Barossa Valley
Varietal(s)
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Metal screw cap
Producer's website

About this winery

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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Tasting notes

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.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 92 points -

February 2026 (Vintage 2022)

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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Vinous

- 91 points -

August 2025 (Vintage 2022)

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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