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Score 91/100 · Drink 2011-2020, Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate, Feb 2009

The 2006 John Speke GSM is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, and 20% Mourvedre sourced from vines over 60 years of age. Dark ruby-colored, it has an enticing nose of spice box, scorched earth, forest floor, cherry, and blueberry. Velvety-textured and elegantly-styled, this savory blend conceals enough silky tannin to evolve for 2-3 years and will be at its best from 2011 to 2020. The Colonial Estate is the Australian project of Englishman and Bordeaux chateau owner Jonathan Maltus. His first vintage in Australia was 2002. The entry level wines are line-priced at $30 offering excellent bang for the buck. Importer: Single Vineyard Imports, www.maltus.com

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91
91/100

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91
91/100

Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate

92
92/100

Josh Raynolds

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92 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 92/100 · Josh Raynolds, Sep 2008

Ruby-red. Intensely floral aromas of fresh red berries, candied cherry and Asian spices. Silky in texture, with midweight raspberry and cherry flavors, tangy mineral bite and late-arriving tannins. Very appealing now, but balanced to reward patience. This is really elegant.

91 points
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Score 91/100 · Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate

The 2006 John Speke GSM is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, and 20% Mourvedre sourced from vines over 60 years of age. Dark ruby-colored, it has an enticing nose of spice box, scorched earth, forest floor, cherry, and blueberry. Velvety-textured and elegantly-styled, this savory blend conceals enough silky tannin to evolve for 2-3 years and will be at its best from 2011 to 2020. Feb 2009, www.robertparker.com

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The Colonial Estate
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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Grenache/ Garnacha

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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