Dorrien Estate 'The Growers' Shiraz 2005 (Barossa)

How bloody good is this wine!!!

We drank it with cheese and fruits after the bottle of Riddoch and I have to say that once again, I was completely in awe. The rich nose and beautiful smooth mouthfeel combining to make this a fantastic experience and tremendous value.

I have already bought 3 cartons and after that I want to secure a couple more.

James Halliday doesn't bother reviewing Cellarmasters Wines, but don't let that stop you from trying this iconic wine. It has won medals at top wine shows in this country and it has never disappointed me. In fact I think I'll open one to breathe right now :)

Drinkability 94
Value 96
Price $19 (from Cellarmasters, but i might be getting it cheaper for the volume I am buying)

Dorrien Estate 'The Growers' Shiraz 2005 (Barossa)

Just received another case of the Dorrien Growers 2005 and had to open up a bottle to celebrate :)

I got Jean to open it about two hours before I got home and it was stunning from the first mouthful. A beautiful nose of mocha and a palate of rich chocolate berries. The finest firm tannins and overall, a beautiful wine. Jean even commented, so I know that it has that WOW factor.

I had bottle number 718 tonight, that's pretty damn low since the other ones I have had were about 10,000.

I really do need to get another case of this soon, just to keep. It will always be good to bring one of these out with company and it would suit almost any food.

Not a particularly heavy wine, it is however 15% alcohol. You would not notice, it is that smooth.

Drink ability 94
Value 95
Price $19 (Cellarmasters) (I bought 3 cases already of the 2005 and 2 of the 2004)

Dorrien Estate 'The Growers' Shiraz 2005 (Barossa)

Wow. Pretty much the word to desribe this wine. Left open for an hour or more, we had it as an appetiser and main course with our Italian meals at the Cortina in Nundah. Very rich and with loud chocolate overtones, this wine was a cut or two above the cheapies.

Very Berry. Very smoky, but with a sensational chocolate or mocha that lasts. I love this wine and am glad I bought 2 dozen :)

It's a shame that Dorrien is a Cellarmasters winery, I would love to see what mr Halliday said about it. It did win gold at the 2007 Sydney Wine Show. So, that's nice.

Thankyou Mr Doddridge :)

Drinkability 93
Value 94
Price $19 (on special from Cellarmasters)

Dorrien Estate 'The Growers' Shiraz 2005 (Barossa)

I had been waiting for this to arrive for some time... I loved the 2004 and this vintage won Gold at the Sydney Wine Show this year. It arrived and I had planned the night well, Jean was away so I cooked myself Kangaroo Steaks with roasted asparagus, carrot and potato. Dinner was awesome and the wine wonderful.

Not particulary different from the 2004, medium body with the smoky vanilla that I like. The Dorrien is made by Neil Doddridge and it bears the signs of his work. It's slighty fruity but very easy to drink.

Unfortunately, too easy to drink and on such a small dinner I found myself well and truly toasted. (I will not describe the following events, but I swore I would never drink again) (I will explain next why... )

Drinkability 93

Value 97

Price $19.00 Cellarmasters (I got it a little cheaper for buying two cases)(I hope)