Jules (who is actually male most of the time) popped this into my box when I was picking up a few bottles of a certain wine that is not supposed to be sold retail, but is supplied to some retailers, but only if you don’t promote it or talk about it too much - let’s call it 06 Fight Club Cabernet Shiraz. Anyway, that’s not important right now (TNIRN) as we are talking about the Reschke Bull Trader, which Jules likes and I also like, after having tasted it. It’s a refreshing wine, and while it’s on the line when it comes to herbal characters, I’m pretty happy to call it in. I’d happily serve it any dinner time.

Attractive smelling wine with blackberry, chocolate, a cedar wood perfume, spice and a touch of green bean. On the palate medium bodied and fresh tasting with blackcurrant, red berry, chocolate, a bit of tomato and a menthol coolness. It’s dry, savoury and quite refined with fine tannins, refreshing acidity and good length of flavour. It’s an old school Bordeaux blend with a bit of class and naturally it complements food beautifully.

Rated : 89 Points
Tasted : Apr08
Alcohol : 14%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2010+