Product Reviews and Ratings - Red - Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale from Wine Express

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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Wines by Type, Red

Simon Hackett's wines are perpetual Best Buys and this one is a Wine Enthusiast Magazine 90 point Editor's Choice! Simon's a man with decades of Australian wine making experience; growing up in the Barossa Valley and apprenticing under Peter Lehmann himself at the age of eighteen. He established his own winery in McLaren Vale in 1984 and since then has focused on producing wines that are high quality and great value like...

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.9 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:

Beef(5), Game(4), Pizza and pasta(5)

Pros:

Balanced(5), Big(4), Clean(4), Finish(4), Smooth(5)

Best Uses:

Entertaining(4), Weeknight(3)

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring enthusiast(3)

Surprising smooth Grenache

By Gary D

from Western Pennsylvania on 8/10/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Chocolate, Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale:

A very comfortable wine to serve with dinner or after with chocolates, etc.

Mediocre at best

By Sharyn

from NJ on 7/31/2009

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Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale:

Didn't love it and thought for the flavor there are better lesser price options.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Subtile but a POWERHOUSE of flavor!!!

By ~Steele from San Francisco on 4/20/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game, Good Times - A sipper, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Clean, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Sipping, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale:

This wine is so understated it needs a Public Relations Firm to scream STUNNER! The label looks O.K., the stelvin is acceptable, but when you open & pour the beauty of this wine is revealed: Dark Crimson, surprising viscosity for the varietal, very aromatic, supple mouth-feel, and a rich long finish! Great for the price!

Big Wine for the Price

By Queen of Clubs

from Napa, CA on 4/20/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Big, Clean, Long Finish

Best Uses:

Entertaining

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale:

This wine has nice balance for a big, juicy wine.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

what a find!

By js

from the atl on 4/20/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Clean, Clear, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale:

what a great wine! lots of spice and anise, such a surprise for the price.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful wine!

By Downinaggieland98

from Houston, Texas on 2/20/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game, Pizza and Pasta, Spicy Food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale:

We were both pleasantly surprised by this wine. We had a $100 bottle of wine later in the night that didn't touch it. Well worth the money.

Better than expected

By Lavlo

from Old Tappan, NJ on 2/20/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Good on its own, Pizza and Pasta, Seafood, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Clean, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale:

A big surprise--bold but definitely not overpowering. Goes very well with pasta and beef dishes!

A terrific wine even with the screw top!

By kkkkaty

from orange county, california on 2/20/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth

Best Uses:

Before Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale:

A surprisingly good bottle of wine!

Customer Reviews about the Simon Hackett 2006 Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale at Wine Express