Tait Family Winery - The Ball Buster Red 2017
Price: $20.25
Sale Price: $16.99
Producer | Tait Family Winery |
Country | Australia |
Region | Barossa Valley |
Varietal | Red Blend |
Vintage | 2017 |
Sku | 06599 |
Tait Family Winery Description
The Winery: We are a family owned winery located in the famous Barossa Valley, in South Australia. The Tait name has been involved in the wine industry for more than 100 years, practising the art of cooperage. Tait Wines is continuing this involvement by producing premium quality wines.
The inspiration behind Tait Wines was Giovanni Tait (1927-1997). Giovanni Tait migrated to Australia from Italy in 1957 to take up work as a cooper in the Barossa Valley. His high skill and craftsmanship in his chosen trade led him to B Seppelts and Sons where he took an active role in the production and maturation of wine in oak casks. He learnt cooperage from his father and grandfather before migrating to Australia.
77% Shiraz, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot
Color : Deep Black Purple.
Nose : Intense aromas of blackcurrent, Stewed plums, Cherry, and chocolate.
Palate : Full bodied berry palate with a sweet long lasting finish.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
Made in the same full-on style that proprietor Bruno Tait has been pursuing since its first vintage in 2001, Tait's 2017 The Ball Buster Proprietary Red is a blend of 77% Shiraz, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot. Mint and baking spices lead the way, backed by a big mouthful of blackberries and black cherries. Full-bodied yet supple, it's spicy and rich, with lingering notes of mixed berries and spice on the finish. Despite weighing in at 15.9% alcohol on the label, it doesn't seem hot or overripe—an achievement in itself, but past vertical tastings suggest that this wine can develop nicely for a decade or more.