Marquis Philips 2007 Shiraz

My wife and I enjoyed the Marquis Philips 2007 Shiraz. This Australian Shiraz was excellent right out of the bottle. Don't be scared away, as this bottle comes with a screw top. The shiraz was a dark, rich wine, with a hint of blackberry aroma, vanilla and spice. This was right up my alley, with a nice fruit forward taste, full body and soft finish. We enjoyed this while spending a warm evening on the back patio with family and friends. The wine went well with an appetizer that was Goat Cheese covered in Balsamic Vinegar, toasted Pine Nut, basil, and halved cherry tomato scooped onto slices of french bread (much like a Bruschetta). The winery does not appear to have a website, but the wine is available online at $15-20 per bottle. Our host serving the wine bought this one at Costco just under $20. Hope you enjoy.