KYSELA PERE ET FILS, LTD.

 

- Australian Wine Showcase (November 2020), 94 pts

 

- San Francisco International Wine Competition 2020, DOUBLE GOLD

 

 

 

"It's gorgeously ripe and perfumed on the nose showing blackberry, sweet cherry, vanilla and hazelnut characters with a touch of pepper spice. The palate displays lovely weight and plump mouthfeel, leading to a lengthy supple finish. Brightly expressed and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2027. AU$23.00.highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2027. AU$23.00."

- Wine Orbit (August 2020), 93 pts

 

 

- Australian Wine Showcase 2018, 93 pts

"Garnet black color. Exotic, attractive aromas and flavors of chocolate mint, black raspberry tart a la mode, and basil and curry leaves with a silky, bright, fruity medium body and a compelling, medium-length finish with elements of spiced nuts, chocolate herb muffin, hint of marinated peppers, and vanilla pod with fine, chewy tannins. A exotically spicy and herbal shiraz with a great style and sense of place."
- Tastings (June 2018), 90 Points - Gold Medal - Exceptional

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"This is a dense, ripe wine that offers notes of dark berry fruit, chocolate, dried mint, a charred veg nuance and cola-like oak, along with some earthy reduction. Oak on the palate is chewy and the alcohol is elevated, but there's also a lovely savory character to the textured tannins. This is one for those who prefer their reds on the extroverted side. - CHRISTINA PICKARD"
- Wine Enthusiast (February 2020), 87 pts

"Dark black violet color. Aromas and flavors of wet earth, blackberry jam, saddle, and smoked poblano pepper with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dry medium-to-full body and a peppery, refreshing, medium-long lavender, twigs and stems, and dried pomegranate finish with chewy, dusty tannins and moderate oak. Well-integrated aromas and flavors along with a rustic yet refined edge make wine drinkers seeking adventure beg for another sip."
- Tastings (March 2017), 93 Points - Gold Medal - Exceptional - Best Buy - Cellar Selection

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"This straightforward red blend from the Padthaway wine region in South Australia leads with ripe plums and cherries that feel a touch sour at times. Pepper, dried mint and vanillin oak characters are there, too. In the mouth it's medium to full bodied with slippery, plump fruit, a grip of grainy, savory tannins and a short finish. - CHRISTINA PICKARD"
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (August 1st  2019), 87 Points

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"Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2015 Shiraz / Cabernet has baked plums and crème de cassis with nuances of eucalyptus and chocolate box. Medium to full bodied, the palate has plenty of juicy baked berry flavors and a chewy texture, finishing uncomplicated."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #232, August 2017), 87 pts

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"(raised in new and used French and American oak for 13 months): Bright violet color. Spice- and smoke-accented dark berry and cherry aromas pick up a suggestion of pipe tobacco with air. Supple, sweet and densely packed, offering bitter cherry and blackberry flavors and a refreshing jolt of cracked pepper on the back half. Supple tannins give shape to the energetic, spicy finish. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (March 2016), 90 pts

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The three red wines from this producer are all well above average efforts with lots of flavor as well as Australia's so easily obtainable, lush fruit. The 2013 Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon (55% and 45% respectively) exhibits a dark ruby/purple hue along with a layered, peppery, berry fruit-scented nose revealing licorice and meaty notes. From a much lighter vintage, it is a supple, easygoing red to enjoy now and over the next several years. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (November 2014), 87 pts

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"Vibrant, with juicy plum and herb flavors on a lively frame, gaining breadth and a light grip of tannins as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2016. 5,000 cases made. - HS"

Wine Spectator (October 31st 2013), 88 pts + Daily Wine Pick

Go To 2012 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz-Cabernet

"More interesting, the 2012 Shiraz Cabernet, a blend of 55% Shiraz and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, was aged in a combination of new and used French and American oak barrels. It offers notes of mint, pepper, spice and blackberries in a rich, medium to full-bodied, silky textured, plump, juicy style. Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #208, August 2013), 88 pts

Go To 2012 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz-Cabernet

The 2012 Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon (55% Shiraz and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon) is slightly richer than the 2013, revealing slightly more body and opulence as well as a similar bouquet of blackberries, licorice and hints of spring flowers as well as spicy wood. Nicely textured, lush and slightly longer than the 2013, it can be drunk over the next several years. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (November 2014), 88 pts

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"Vivid ruby. Musky, smoke-accented aromas of dark berries and cherry compote. Juicy and sharply focused, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. Dusty tannins add a firm edge to the finish, which lingers with good, spicy persistence. - Josh Raynolds"
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (July / August 2013), 88 pts

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"Rich elegant fruit aromas with very subtle mocha. Delicate palate with plenty of attractive varietal fruits working seamlessly with the oak."

Australian Wine Showcase (April 2013), 91 pts + Silver Medal

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