2009 MadFish Sideways Shiraz Reviews

“Deep garnet-purple hue; a ripe blackberry bouquet, with clove and cinnamon providing complexity; the palate is juicy and generous, with a roasted meat and chewy tannin savoury conclusion.”

90 Points
James Halliday, www.winecompanion.com.au - 13-04-2012

“With a bouquet of ripe plum, and slight fermentation aromas, the palate has abundant varietal character plus pepper and spice - Silver Medal.”

, Scoop Magazine - 13-04-2012

“Effortlessly medium-bodied and quite the contrast to the impact of Heartland, the strength of the Margaret River 2009 season is on full parade here. Lifted cracked pepper and violets burst from the glass, introducing black plum fruit, finely textured tannins and excellent poise. Great MR value.”

92 Points
Tyson Stelzer, Wine Taste Weekly - 13-04-2012

“I scribbled value at the bottom of the tasting sheet in big letters so it must be. And I gave it 91 so it must be pretty decent as well. I must have really liked it then. Anyway it is distinctively spicy Shiraz, concentrated and deep in nature, intense yet with plenty of pure fruit, yet it is still a stylish wine with a good backbone supporting the fruit. The spicy blackberries made their mark, as did the plums, underpinned by an earthiness and good liquorice, black ones. Full bodied an impressive wine as is aid esp. at the price. Try this with roast pork and crackling. ”

91 Points
Paul Ippolito, www.paulippolito.com.au - 10-04-2012

“Deep garnet-purple in colour, the 2009 Sideways Shiraz gives notes of warm blueberries and blackberries over touches of pepper, underbrush, cloves and tar. Medium to full-bodied with a medium level of grainy tannins, crisp acid and plenty of warm berry and pepper flavour, it has a long and savoury finish. Drink it now to 2015.”

87 Points
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate - 12-01-2012