If you are reading this blog, you are interested not only in wine, but in finding good values for everyday drinking from small producers.  As I have stated, I am not a fan of the wine rating system, put good reviews and press are another matter.  Today, Robert Parker picked the Gemtree Shiraz ‘Uncut” as the wine of the day.  I like this wine for two reasons: It tastes great and it is under $25.  If Parker gives it 91 points and recommends it, it just lets me know that he happens to agree with me. 

I first tasted this wine just last month.  It has just recently been made available in South Carolina.  Gemtree is a small, family owned winery, and they are also organic and support “green” practices.   The Shiraz is named Uncut because it is unfined and unfiltered, and they compare it to an Uncut diamond.  In my opinion, it has the true essence of a great Shiraz.  Tons of fruit upfront, followed by a long mid-palate and a spicy finish.  You can also smell the eucalyptus trees that grow next to the vineyard.  To see how my review compares to Parker’s, check out his website at eRobertParker.com.  This link should take you directly to the comments about today’s pick. 

I believe the wine is in stock at Northampton wines, but any good wine shop should be able to order the wine for you.  Make sure you tell them that it’s a Carolina Wine Girl wine (unless I let you know otherwise, all the wines I recommend will be sold by Carolina Wine Source, the wine distributor who generously pays me to sell their wine!).

Let’s get the discussion rolling!  What do you think about this wine, Australian wines in general, Robert Parker reviews?  All comments are welcome!  The first time you post a comment, the site will hold it for approval.  After your first comment is approved, you can comment at will!  Please note that all posts while written during an intoxicated wine stupor are welcomed and are great fun for those of us that are reading this blog without a glass in hand!