Gnarly Dudes is named for the gnarly old vines that stand around all lifetime long looking like they are soldiers ready to be led into battle. Year in and year out they throw a crop of beautiful fruit that is tamed and put into this wine. Shiraz grapes, mature vines and the Barossa Valley, there is nothing quite like it. Color: Deep black with a slight purple hue. Aroma: Vibrant lifted notes of red berries and rich plum with hints of clove and spice followed by a subtle influence of oak. Taste: A lush mouth filling palate backed by a core of rich red to purple fruits. Shows a great deal of intensity, but the read more...fruit is lively with a degree of restraint.    (hide)

Ruby-red. Energetic strawberry and raspberry scents are brightened by fresh mineral and floral qualities on the highly perfumed nose. This reminds me of a top-notch New World pinot, with impressively energetic red fruit flavors expanding across the palate. No excess weight here, and no rough edges either. Finishes suave, sweet and very long.

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 47 notes)

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator.

Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Barossa: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

Now through 2012<br/>Drank with Randy, Todd, and Fred <br/>Really good