Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red 2017

95 Points - James Halliday

One of the Barossa Valley's finest wineries, Turkey Flat have been in recent red hot form even by their lofty standards. The Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red has established itself as one of Australia's most reliable and best value red wines; the 2017 vintage release is one of the most impressive in recent memory.

A classic Barossa blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro, the 2017 Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red is medium-bodied Barossa red wine with loads of red and black berries fruit flavours, accompanied by layers of spice, dark and cassis notes. Soft and delicious, this offers the great drinkability and value for money this wine has become famous for.

"95 Points. Shiraz, grenache and mataro sourced from some of the 150yo vines on the estate. The price is extremely low for a wine with such history. Red, blue and black berry fruits are woven together by a gently savoury film of tannins and subtle oak justifying the choice to drink it now or much later. 14.1% alc. Drink By: 2027 Screwcap"- James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au.

"It's amazing that you can buy a red wine partly grown on some of the oldest vines on the planet at this price. If it was twice the price, I'd still be recommending it. Made with the classic blend of grenache, shiraz and mataro grapes, it's all about liquorice, raspberry, leather and woodsy spice notes. It's mid-weight in the best ways; it's a beauty"- Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Magazine, Aug/ Sep 2019.