I have found over the past year that different places around the world produce incredibly different tastes in wine. Lately I have been amazed at the value found in places like Spain and Argentina. But I have also been quite impressed by the differences in the Syrah varietal depending on where its grown in the world. From an almost light and minerally tasting version found in southern France to an extremely jammy and almost thick version in Austrailia with a mix of the two showing up all over California and Washington, the Syrah grape produces some truly fantastic wines. The latest of which I have tried comes from the brand Gemtree Vineyards. The Buttery family has been farming grapes in a bio dynamic and sustainable way for years now in an effort to promote and support marshlands in southern Australia and has simultaneously been producing truly incredible wines. I have found that not only in wine but in almost any industry that chooses to go green that the product ends up being sub par when compared with the original. Well this is not the case with Gemtree. I could rave endlessly about Taddy Road or Uncut or Bloodstone and so on but not to disappoint in any way I would like to start at the beginning; the bottom of the chain.
Gemtree's Tadpole Shiraz is a wonderful example of what Australian Shiraz can become. Essentially a benchmark for the grape, this wine is a lovely way to learn about Australian reds, bio dynamic vineyards, and great wine overall. Try a bottle for under 12 dollars and get excited like I am just simply in the know that this is only the beginning. It only gets better from here.
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