Fishing for a great wine?
I had a pleasant surprise over the weekend. I was visiting a friend north of Baltimore and I picked up a staple wine to enjoy with dinner. To tell the truth, I had no real expecations. The wine is inexpensive so I assumed it would be like many mass production wines… mediocre taste, hard core after taste, no real body to speak of.
I was very mistaken. For a mass production wine, the Blue Marlin Shiraz knocked our socks off. True, it had less body than specialized wines but it had great legs, a great nose, and no harsh after taste. All for a very moderate price. If you are looking for a great buy and a wine you can enjoy with friends, try Blue Marlin Shiraz and hopefully you will be as pleasantly surprised as we were.
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From off the coast of Australia comes Blue Marlin: Big, bold, with brilliant coloring and a rich appearance. The Blue Marlin is the strongest and fastest member of the trophy-garnering marlin family, and a symbol of these fruit-forward, full-bodied wines with bold varietal characteristics and soft tannins.
For your active, social lifestyle, Blue Marlin Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot are made from fruit grown in vineyards in South East Australia This area is known for its outstanding fruit quality that makes well-rounded wines for everyday enjoyment. The wines are available in edgy, iconic blue magnum bottles at a suggested retail price of $8.99-10.99.
| The Wines |
| Chardonnay Melon and citrus aromas followed by rich tropical fruit and peach flavors, a round finish and subtle oak. |
| Shiraz Rich berry fruit and pepper spice aromas, a full-bodied palate with rich jammy fruit and soft tannins. |
| Cabernet / Merlot Soft, round flavors of ripe plums and luscious blackberries with a spicy finish. |
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