2003 Shiraz vs Chianti

[robr]

Hey HW,

How's the weather over there? "All hat and no cattle", that's a Tejas expression if I ever heard one!

I really like most of the FB wines, maybe because of the clever marketing more than the actual juice itself. You're right, it's not the best that can be found, but I am still new to all this and trying everything I can find. The best Shiraz I have tried so far was one from South Africa from a winery called Paddock. I was hoping this one would be as good, but it isn't. It has a very tannic flavor.

As far as Bolla, it's a good easy drink, and worth every bit of the $8 I paid, in my opinion! I will enjoy it.

If you know of some OTHER really good Chiantis, or Shiraz that you could recommend, I will listen.