McGuigan THE BLACK LABEL

[mrdutton]

1999 McGuigan The Black Label Shiraz and Grenache from south eastern Australia by Brian McGuigan Wines, Ltd, Hunter Valley, Australia. Label says 13% Alcohol and the price tag at the "upscale shop" was $8.79 which means it might be purchased for as little as $6.50 in the big volume stores.

This blend of 55% Shiraz and 45% Grenache sounded good, but lacked the herbal spicy flavors of a really good shiraz. I think the grenache mellowed out the shiraz just a bit too much.

Really fruity, one would almost think this thing really was sweet. However, for the back porch with a bit of a chill on the wine and a decent hamburger, it might not be to bad.

Most importantly, the wife like it! Said it was really good! (She still likes white zin, so have patience.)

Me, I'll take the Big House Red over this any day.