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2005 Sextant Australia Shiraz

2005 Sextant Australia Shiraz

This lush wine from the land Down Under is brimming with blackberry and mocha flavor, which unfolds following an attractive floral impression of violets.

Varietal: Rhone Red Vintage: 2005
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4.0/ 5.0

163 Reviews

    Not one of my favorites, had a very tart bitter taste.

    1/26/2007 JESSICA RUIZ
    • Rater Rank 4,669
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 3

    Not bad, unfortunately I had to reseal the bottle and the next glass was a little ripe!

    2/05/2007 PAMELA HAYES
    • Rater Rank 4,283
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 3

    We really enjoyed this wine. It was very smooth.

    2/06/2007 NANCY GFELL
    • Rater Rank 3,256
    • Number of Ratings 12
    • Average 4

    outstanding!

    2/06/2007 JOAN CORBEAU
    • Rater Rank 3,202
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 4

    Really enjoyed this wine.

    2/23/2007 LISA WALRAVEN
    • Rater Rank 5,030
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 4

    Loved it

    2/25/2007 CHRISTINE CHACE
    • Rater Rank 7,159
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    This Shiraz went great with Spaghetti.

    2/27/2007 Kristina Barrera
    • Rater Rank 7,145
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    I really enjoyed this wine. I don't normally like red wines all that much but this wine was wonderful. I would recommend it.

    2/27/2007 BRIGITTE UPCHURCH
    • Rater Rank 4,316
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 4

    I really enjoyed this wine. I don't normally like red wines all that much but this wine was wonderful. I would recommend it.

    2/27/2007 BRIGITTE UPCHURCH
    • Rater Rank 4,316
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 4

    Very warm, no afterbite.. LOVED IT.. will definitely order and search for again.

    2/28/2007 EVA HAMMOND
    • Rater Rank 7,401
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    Nice balanced taste. Good fruit. Velvety texture.

    2/28/2007 Daniel Oakley
    • Rater Rank 1,556
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 3

    just an average, h0-hum Aussie Shiraz . . . had with a sirloin steak, brown rice & peaches.

    2/28/2007 MIKE LUEBBERT
    • Rater Rank 7,405
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    light, soft to the pallet, nice finish

    2/28/2007 DOROTHY SHUGRUE
    • Rater Rank 7,138
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    loved this wine

    2/28/2007 CLARE MCDONALD
    • Rater Rank 6,433
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Nice flavor, a bit of a strong "bite" aftertaste. I would try this again, or another by this vineyard.

    2/28/2007 CHRISTOPHER KIEL
    • Rater Rank 6,467
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 3

    too bitter and sour!

    2/28/2007 MICHELLE HULIN
    • Rater Rank 5,509
    • Number of Ratings 7
    • Average 3

    I liked this a lot. It was a true Shiraz. Sometimes one gets a Shiraz that has a bit of a bite with it. This did not.Good choice.

    2/28/2007 CHERYL HOGUE
    • Rater Rank 5,793
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 3

    EXCELLENT

    2/28/2007 ROD KERSHENSTEIN
    • Rater Rank 7,134
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 5

    Best wine sent to so far! How can I get more?

    2/28/2007 SANDRA KLUG
    • Rater Rank 6,861
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!

    2/28/2007 MELODY DERKS
    • Rater Rank 1,701
    • Number of Ratings 20
    • Average 3

    Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!

    2/28/2007 MELODY DERKS
    • Rater Rank 1,701
    • Number of Ratings 20
    • Average 3

    VERY DELICIOUS

    2/28/2007 SANDRA RITZE
    • Rater Rank 7,410
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    good

    2/28/2007 SANDRA UPDYKE
    • Rater Rank 7,135
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    didnt like it. it wasnt smooth and had a bite.

    3/01/2007 THOMAS AYER
    • Rater Rank 4,577
    • Number of Ratings 9
    • Average 3

    The wine was fine the first day. We sealed it and went to finish the bottle the next day and found it quite poor.

    3/01/2007 CARMEN FERRANTE
    • Rater Rank 5,740
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 3

    This may have been the very best Shiraz I've ever tasted.

    3/02/2007 DOUGLAS BOYD
    • Rater Rank 7,116
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    this wine was very light and had almost a sour taste. I would not encourage others to try.

    3/02/2007 GREG & JENNIFER HARPER
    • Rater Rank 7,380
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 2

    I REALLY enjoyed this selection. I had planned to order more, but I noticed that it was currently SOLD OUT. =(

    3/02/2007 DAVID COX
    • Rater Rank 7,121
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    I like red wines, my husband likes white. Even he enjoyed this wine.

    3/02/2007 Pat Barz
    • Rater Rank 5,711
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 4

    Just way too tangy, like sour candy for kids. Doesn't go well with any food.

    3/02/2007 ERIK CHELSTAD
    • Rater Rank 6,459
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 3

    great

    3/02/2007 terry mack
    • Rater Rank 6,763
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    Very fine wine.

    3/02/2007 JENNIE KNIGHT
    • Rater Rank 7,381
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    I found it to be too bitter for my personal taste but my mother really enjoyed it.

    3/02/2007 MONICA HANCOCK
    • Rater Rank 7,122
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    excellent

    3/02/2007 CYNTHIA HAUCK
    • Rater Rank 6,461
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 3

    Nice but not a 'bell ringer'.

    3/02/2007 J VANDERBOUT
    • Rater Rank 7,115
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    very nice

    3/03/2007 KAREN GRANT
    • Rater Rank 2,674
    • Number of Ratings 14
    • Average 4

    It's about time I received a decent bottle of wine. I was getting discouraged. This wa very good.

    3/03/2007 GALEN TOMLINSON
    • Rater Rank 4,980
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 3

    Very nice.

    3/03/2007 Brent Wegner
    • Rater Rank 349
    • Number of Ratings 38
    • Average 3

    not sweet but pleasant, while a touch dry, still the fruit is present to taste with not even the hint of mold, i enjoyed every sip at variuos temperatures of the presentation.

    3/03/2007 Charles Hufamn
    • Rater Rank 1
    • Number of Ratings 189
    • Average 4

    very smooth & full of flavor

    3/05/2007 GLENA HAMILTON
    • Rater Rank 6,435
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 5

    More bite(tannins) than I like.

    3/09/2007 LORI MCCREARY
    • Rater Rank 4,174
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 4

    It was ok, but it was not sweet enough.

    3/11/2007 JAMES A ADAMS Sr
    • Rater Rank 7,055
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 2

    WONDERFULLY DRY, YET PLEASING. TOO BAD THERE WASN'T A LARGER "CACHE" :(

    3/12/2007 ANNETTE JOHNSON
    • Rater Rank 2,070
    • Number of Ratings 11
    • Average 4

    I LIKE SOMETHING A LITTLE SWEETER.

    3/12/2007 RICHARD BELLAMY
    • Rater Rank 7,043
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    Shiraz wines are not my favorite, so maybe my rating is somewhat negatively biased. I just thought it was a bit bland.

    3/13/2007 GILBERT JURENKA
    • Rater Rank 6,143
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 3

    Great Shiraz!

    3/20/2007 Daniel Yeazel
    • Rater Rank 6,519
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    Excellant

    3/20/2007 REGINA LACY
    • Rater Rank 6,205
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    Excellent!

    3/21/2007 ROBERT CRAWFORD
    • Rater Rank 6,206
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 5

    HORRIBAL

    3/25/2007 HEATHER KRISE
    • Rater Rank 6,333
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 1

    Very high quality for a very reasonable priced wine. P.Heim

    4/09/2007 PATRICK HEIM
    • Rater Rank 6,857
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    too sharp, I did not care for this one at all

    4/10/2007 ELISE ALBRITTON
    • Rater Rank 6,846
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 2

    rich, fruity and a little dry . Thick and hearty (heavy bodied)

    5/14/2007 DARREN MORA
    • Rater Rank 5,974
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    nice bouquet and exciting on the tongue

    6/27/2007 Mary
    • Rater Rank 843
    • Number of Ratings 15
    • Average 4

    really liked this one!

    6/27/2007 Lana Salenski
    • Rater Rank 6,650
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    smooth,flavor is sperb, very mellow, great taste

    6/27/2007 Larry Sweeney
    • Rater Rank 882
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 4

    FAIR TO AVERAGE, 75 GATO NEGRO IS PERHAPS BETTER AND LESS MONEY

    9/04/2007 J. RENTEL JR.
    • Rater Rank 3,351
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 3

Recipes.

  • Cote De Boeuf For Two When you want a special dish to serve with a special red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or a rich Rhone blend, try this recipe. As its name indicates, it makes 2 servings. Cote de Boeuf for Two Get The Recipe
    French Lamb Shank Stew With White Beans This recipe, from "The Mauna Loa Macadamia Cooking Treasury," matches wonderfully with Malbec, Merlot Sangiovese or Rhone red blends. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
    Pan Fried Lamb Chops This recipe, which makes 4 servings, features flavors that can be enjoyed with virtually any red wine. Turn it into a complete meal with a side dish jasmine rice. Get The Recipe
    Pinot Noir Sauce Try this flavorful sauce over lamb or prime rib, and serve with Pinot Noir, Malbec or a red blend... Get The Recipe
    Santa Maria Style Beef Grill Since so many wines that we feature come from California's Central Coast, we thought it would be nice to share a uniquely-Central Coast recipe. It makes 6 servings... Get The Recipe
  • Tomato Pesto Pasta A wonderful match with Cabernet Sauvignon, this recipe helps bring out the fruitful quality of the wine. It also matches nicely with other red wines, and serves 4. Get The Recipe
    Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe
    Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
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