Tie the Knot?

[underwraps50]

Uncle Dan has Shingleback's '08 Red Knot Shiraz on special again for $9.40(in any 6). They rate it a 94. The BRW Book rates it an 88 but does say "Forget the score - its good value & good drinking". I tasted it a month or two ago when they previously had it on special and thought it was OK but didn't excite me. I never place too much reliance on these quick Saturday morning tastings however and also the wine has sometimes been open for quite a while. Anyone have any thoughts on this wine?

[calm]

I was a bit the same, sound enough, but nothing exciting. Have 2 bottles remaining, my wife thought it was pretty good. I think JH was at 90 pts.

[daz]

Not sure what vintage I tried last year. It was ok but preferred Penny's Hill Red Dot 08.

[calm]

Actually now that you say it, I remember trying a Pennys Hill Red Dot last year or earlier this year and being pleasantly surprised. May have to revisit.

[Bigwun]

Just tried it (freshly opened bottle) and I'd agree with the BRW score. I didn't end up buying any.

[underwraps50]

Yeah, me too. I tasted it again at Uncle Dan's this arvo and still feel the same way about it. Gave it a miss.