Comments on: Westend Estate Down Under Shiraz (2008) http://tomandmelodywine.com/2009/04/03/westend-estate-down-under-shiraz-2008/ Our notes on tastings Sun, 27 May 2012 00:26:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Bruce Hahn http://tomandmelodywine.com/2009/04/03/westend-estate-down-under-shiraz-2008/#comment-5182 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:02:29 +0000 http://tomandmelodywine.com/?p=1261#comment-5182 I also think the 08 Down under Shiraz is a great value for the price. Its available here for about $5/bottle, and I’ve not had a better Shiraz for less than twice that.

]]> By: Tom & Melody http://tomandmelodywine.com/2009/04/03/westend-estate-down-under-shiraz-2008/#comment-4816 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:21:21 +0000 http://tomandmelodywine.com/?p=1261#comment-4816 Jennifer, which is better: Florida or Michigan? Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks for the recommendation for Middle Sister. Will be on the look out!

]]> By: Jennifer http://tomandmelodywine.com/2009/04/03/westend-estate-down-under-shiraz-2008/#comment-4801 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:37:35 +0000 http://tomandmelodywine.com/?p=1261#comment-4801 I absolutely love this wine as well. I was born and raised in Michigan, and have lived in S. Florida for 2 years now. It’s even great on a cool fall Florida evening. No matter what price you pay for this, It’s Great!! Another favorite of mine is Middle Sister – Rebel Red….

]]> By: Gay Dawson http://tomandmelodywine.com/2009/04/03/westend-estate-down-under-shiraz-2008/#comment-4265 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:51:49 +0000 http://tomandmelodywine.com/?p=1261#comment-4265 We recently opened a bottle of Shiraz 2005 -Burley Fox- Limestone Coast, Australia. Produced by Westend Estates. It was wonderful my problem is I do not know where it came from. It may have been from a Wine Club I belonged to briefly or a gift from someone. I have searched for the wine on-line and have checked with a popular wine distributor in Houston and I am unable to find where to buy this wine. Can you help???

]]> By: Tom & Melody http://tomandmelodywine.com/2009/04/03/westend-estate-down-under-shiraz-2008/#comment-4102 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:36:27 +0000 http://tomandmelodywine.com/?p=1261#comment-4102 Hi Carolyn, I am afraid I don’t remember the details about this wine, but I do know we really enjoyed it. Go ahead and try it even if it is very inexpensive. Price is not an accurate predictor of wine quality. . .

]]> By: Carolyn http://tomandmelodywine.com/2009/04/03/westend-estate-down-under-shiraz-2008/#comment-4100 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:51:13 +0000 http://tomandmelodywine.com/?p=1261#comment-4100 Hi Tom & Melody,

The Down Under Shiraz you have mentioned what year is it and from what winery. I just purchased a bottle of Down Under Shiraz from Westend Estates. I was told it was worth trying but a bit thrown off by the price. $4.99 a bottle. Any insight?

Carolyn

]]> By: Tom & Melody http://tomandmelodywine.com/2009/04/03/westend-estate-down-under-shiraz-2008/#comment-3985 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:45:05 +0000 http://tomandmelodywine.com/?p=1261#comment-3985 Thank you, Paul. I do hope you will check in often. We welcome your comments!

]]> By: Paul Andrus http://tomandmelodywine.com/2009/04/03/westend-estate-down-under-shiraz-2008/#comment-3982 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:56:55 +0000 http://tomandmelodywine.com/?p=1261#comment-3982 Just received the Westend Estates Shiraz and it is great – It was a $99 deal at 4 season wines for 12 bottles and I am delighted.
Happily, this wine is a treat. The nose is big and bold and the color is inky. On the palate, this is bursting with black pepper with oak on the finish. It is truly an Australian Shiraz from start to finish. I couldn’t have said it better!
I’ll check your blog again soon.
Paul

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