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Tait – The Ball Buster (Shiraz/Merlot/Cab)

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Australia
South Australia
Wine
Red

The Facts

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  • 2021 (750ml) - 8 58441 00621 7
  • 2020 (750ml) - 8 58441 00621 7
Origins Australia > South Australia
Appellation Barossa Valley
Varietal Syrah
Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Rich and spicy
Aromas Redberry fruits with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla
Mouthfeel Bold with long finish and fine tannin

The Story

The first production of the Ball Buster in 2002 was 600 cases. It entered the market at a time when Aussie wines were on fire, but high scoring ones were expensive. Bruno Tait committed himself to making an awesome Shiraz based Barossa red, and having it retail for under $20. This vintage marks Tait’s 17th year of this iconic blend, named as a “tongue-in-cheek” tribute from Bruno to his wife, Michelle. This is the only wine in the world to ever receive 10 or more consecutive 90 point reviews or higher, in The Wine Advocate, at the $20 mark. In fact, the 2016 vintage marked 15 straight vintages since its inception, of 90 point or higher reviews – a feat that is unlikely to ever be repeated by any other wine. Not much has changed over the years. It is still made with high quality fruit and hand crafted winemaking. Even as production volumes grew, Bruno has been committed to maintaining quality and avoiding shortcuts and price gouging. For those consumers that enjoy the opulence of wines like The Prisoner, but would like some elegance as well – this one’s for you.

About Tait

Brand Story

TAIT Wines is a family owned winery located in the famous Barossa Valley, in South Australia. The TAIT name has been involved in the wine industry for more than 100 years, practicing the art of cooperage.

Brand Story

TAIT Wines is a family owned winery located in the famous Barossa Valley, in South Australia. The TAIT name has been involved in the wine industry for more than 100 years, practicing the art of cooperage.

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