Tait The Ball Buster, Barossa Valley, Australia 2017 Tacama Offers more heft than purity

Offers more heft than purity

In the center of the palate it is tasty with round tannins and a juicy finish

Aromas of candied cherry

It goes on for minutes

was nothing short of spectacular for Marie-Ange Robin and the Valmur is indeed the crown jewel of the portfolio

Tait The Ball Buster, Barossa Valley, Australia 2017 Tacama Offers more heft than purityPerhaps unsurprisingly from the name, this isn't a timid wine. Comprised mostly of Shiraz with some Cab and a bit of Merlot, it's a high octane bottling that scrapes 16% alcohol. The nose offers ultraripe cherry and currant fruits backed by vanillin oak, baking spice and savory herbs. Heat from the alcohol can be felt on the palate. Tannins are granular in texture. While the fruit seems fresher than the nose implies, acidity feels somewhat shrill and