Well, we all pretty much agree that Memorial Day Weekend is the real start of summer. That means popping the cork on grilling season… and the wines that go with it.

So here’s a wine of the week to get us going, Angove 2008 Nine Vines Shiraz Viognier from South Australia. This is an unpretentious drinkable red that gives you all the dark berry flavor and that somewhat peppery quality of Shiraz… but with a touch of Viognier.

It adds another layer of richness and a thicker feel when you sip. And what you’ll really like about the Angove Nine Vines? It’s about ten dollars a bottle! And, by the way, all you need to do is twist the top to get at it!

So let’s see, how about a juicy sizzling burger, or a buttery rib eye, or maybe a crisply grilled bone in chicken breast to get our grilling season going…and a bottle of our wine of the week, Angove Nine Vines Shiraz Viognier.

Pop the Cork™.

Selected: May 28, 2010

Winemaker’s Notes and Comments:
Deep red with inky hues, this medium bodied wine is bursting with aromas of spicy black pepper with apricot notes. On the palate the wine shows soft warm characters and fnishes with rich fruit flavors.
The grapes for this wine were sourced from Angove's own Nanya vineyard and from premium growers in the Murray Valley (Riverland Region) of South Australia, 150 miles northeast of Adelaide.

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When you read our thoughts, please remember that you may think differently. A particular wine may be your favorite and not on our list. Well, don't stop buying it because of that. In fact, you may want to EMAIL us and let us know about it. These are our opinions but our FIRST recommendation is to go by your own palate.

A couple of other thoughts . . . first, prices are approximate. They'll vary. Second, different vintages mean different grapes and different tastes so our recommendation for a 2000 Merlot may not hold for 2001.

And lastly, we remind you to drink responsibly! Now, all that said, here is a summary of links to our suggestions. Find one (or more) and pop the cork!

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