Wine: McWilliams

Type: Shiraz

Origin: Australia

Year: 2006

Cost: $8.99

Rating: 6/10

Value: 6/10

Our opinion:

Tangy to start, but improves after allowing the wine to sit for 10 minutes or so after pouring. Not much depth or complexity, but drinkable and pleasant enough. Overall not the best choice for the price, but not the worst either.

Winemaker’s notes:

Color: Crimson red, with purple hues.

Aroma: Dark black fruit aromas of plum combine with spice and vanillin oak.

Palate: The supple yet generous palate is dominated by rich, spicy prune juice and black berry fruit flavors. The wine is soft and well balanced with a lingering, chamois-like tannin finish.

Serving suggestions: Beef rending or baba ghanoush with toasted Turkish bread.