Marquis Philips - Shiraz 9 McLaren Vale 2007 (750ml) Gattinara

Marquis Philips - Shiraz 9 McLaren Vale 2007 (750ml) Gattinara91 Wine Spectator Review Date: 09 2009 Fleshy and appealing for its coffee accented cherry and tobacco flavors, hinting at bacon as the finish lingers against polished tannins (HS).

along with flavors of lemon basil and pine-like sage

An elegant perlage and fresh acidity provide the backdrop

a mere 400 made

a Finnish sea captain

The name Macrina comes from Saint Macrina

Rating: 95+WE93Wine Enthusiast

Great on a warm day with a view of the sea

where rosé wines are traditionally vinified dry

in many ways this wine uses Cru Beaujolais as a touchstone

All these characteristics give life to a Rosso di Montalcino of great finesse and complexity

the high Andean sun stresses these grapes to the point of perfection

This special selection will reward those who are able to put a few bottles aside for a few more years of bottle age