WINE TIME! In the Barossa Valley...
OH MY GOSH, the Barossa Valley makes me happy!
Saltram Wines
This winery has a 150 year old history of wine making. They have also started a micro-brew called Pepperjack Ale. This is an aromatic and fruit-foward ale that is so very refreshing and cleansing - loved it!
The ones we went home with:
No.1 Shiraz 2006
We began with a tasting of the whites and reds, and found that our palate was enjoying the heavy full-bodied reds. We purchased a 2006 No. 1 Shiraz which was, in our opinion, every that an Aussie Shiraz should be: loud, and bold when it needs to be soft and velvety when it wants to get it's own way...kind of like an Aussie woman. Aromas of mulberry, dark chocolate, blood plum and and blackberry. We can cellar this for 10 - 15 years.
Winemakers Selection Shiraz Tempranillo 2008
2008 was a tough year for the wine makers of the Barossa and most Adelaide regions. Typically, Chad and I found that we didn't enjoy the 2008 reds at all; they were flavorless and lacking in the fruity depth that we were used to. However, this wine had a hint of spicy pepper and blueberries.
Mrs Pickwick's Tawny
Port is such a lovely way to end a nice dinner with friends. It is port drinking time in Canada and this was just devine. Not too sweet, warming and calming, like an old familiar friend.
The pictures say it all...Dukkah tasting plate with antipasto and a wood-oven fired pizza with prosciutto, rocket (arugula) and pecorino cheese. YUMM-O. Saltrams has many areas for fuctions a private wine cellar that can be rented out and a fine-dining restaurant. Be sure to visit when you are in the neighborhood.
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