Shark’s robust red blend joins together Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Merlot and Malbec. Whew, that’s a lot of grape varieties that don’t usually mingle with each other! Fortunately, the jovial grouping tastes pleasantly (but not overly) ripe, with all that fruit more or less well integrated into the overall structure of the wine. With a medium body and good, moderate tannins you’ll like this red with tomato-based pasta dishes, burgers, meatloaf and other relatively hearty, informal fare.
Greg Norman Estates, Central Coast (California) 2011
By Marguerite Thomas