2016 Three Brothers Reunited Shiraz

It’s a rare achievement in this industry for a wine to maintain its price point for more than over a decade without sacrificing quality, even more so when it's priced under $10. But the Three Brothers Reunited Shiraz has done just that. Most new labels (particularly in the sub $20 category) start with a bang and over deliver in the first couple of vintages in an attempt to win new customer's loyalty. However, in follow up releases they often stretch expectations of quality in order to meet increased demand. Gradually the brand fades away as customers are disillusioned with what's become a lesser wine. Three Brothers, on the other hand, has made quality and consistency its number one priority, only gradually increasing production while growing a very loyal customer base that's made this our top selling red for well over a decade. Further testimony to this label's commitment to quality was demonstrated by the fact that no wine was produced from the difficult 2011 vintage - the challenging conditions simply didn't offer fruit to meet the label's required standards.

Slays any of the big commercial brands for quality to deliver unbeatable drinking value.

Impressively coloured from the outset, a midnight black core and dark red hue lead into an elevated sniff of ripe dark cherries, plum and liquorice with lightly toasted oak, subtle dried herb and spice elements also present. All you could wish for in a $10 Shiraz, the palate is flush with juicy dark fruits and liquorice, possessing abundant richness along with a plush, fleshy textural feel. Subtlety toasted oak, traces of dried herbs, fennel and spice sit beneath. Perfectly integrated, velvety tannins and good balanced acidity compliment the intense fruit profile. Finishes long and moreish with an aftertaste of spicy dark plums, liquorice, toasty oak, dried herbs and spicy fennel.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%