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MDV 2008 Eden Valley Grenache	stevec - 23/07/2010
What a great drop. Refreshing and not too dry.

MDV 2007 Heatchote and Eden Valley Jack Raj

Travis - 12/07/2010

There is nothing new in winemakers blending Shiraz and Grenache (although you would normally expect Mouvedre as well) to create a mouth filling, fruit driven wine that has a soft edge on the finish, but I would never heard of a blend of Heathcote Shiraz and Eden Valley Grenache, until I stumbled across MICHAELDATTA Vineyards, Jack Raj. The 50/50 blend is uncharacteristically rich and plummy for a Victorian Shiraz but gains complexity and an aromatic spiciness courtesy of the South Australian Grenache. Best of all, it does not fall away at the end (as some blends tend to do) yet the obvious, but fine tannins suggest it has cellaring potential. I discovered this wine at a tasting where I tried 10 different wines and this was the only one I went out and bought afterwards. It is a top end wine, but much better value than most at $60.00 a bottle. I am told that the winemaker Michael Datta is soon moving to the Sunshine Coast, so it is a name we may hear a lot more of.

MDV 2008 Eden Valley Old Vine Grenache

Dr Plonk - 10/07/2010

Michael Datta, from MDV wines is as passionate about his juice as he is colourful. Being an Australian born Indian, he is a great example of how this country has been enriched by migrants. He is as Aussie as they come but has that wonderful sales flare that traces back to his Indian Roots. Of course he can make some dam fine wine. The Eden Valley Old Vine Grenache 08 is simply outstanding. Sweet juicy cherry jube-like aromas and a complex palate that hovers, then suddenly the bus crashes into flavour town.

MDV 2007 Heatchote and Eden Valley Jack Raj

Dr Plonk - 10/07/2010

This blend of Eden Valley Grenache and Heathcote Shiraz. The elegancy and boldness of this wine is an enticing conundrum. I am unaware of any other such combination. It works. The colour is a beautiful purple crimson hue, the nose is rich plums and violets with a mils savoury spice note and the palate is an elegant combination of rich fruit and balanced tannins. The cool climate of Eden Valley allows the Grenache to develop acidity with slower fruit ripening so it is not as sickly, cherry-lolly like seen in over ripe juiced up versions. The Heathcote Shiraz adds the violets and perfume with distinct lingering tannins. A wine that drinks well now with breathing but will cellar for 10 years.

MDV 2007 Heatchote and Eden Valley Jack Raj

Olga - 08/06/2010

The Jack Raj is a very personal wine for Michael, It is a complex blend of many vitally important parts of his life. The wine is a reflection of the man. Spirit steeped black fruits, elegant spice with a disciplined fruitcake richness. The aromatics are sveltely rich, plummy with a basket of forest berries. On the palate it is mouth filling and deep, leading off its journey across you palate with ribena characters, it opens out to a kaliedascope of complexity with a blackberry and black pepper core meshed with tendrils of stewed red fruits, incororating a neatly woven glycerol slip. Its tannins are plentiful but quite fine. The wine lingers pleasantly on the palate moving slowly toward its announced and expected herbal finish. A thoroughly enjoyable experience, a cracking wine!

MDV 2008 Eden Valley Old Vine Grenache	Wine without BS - 24/03/2010
This wine is a real surprise for a 100% Grenache. It has a rather sexy aroma and colour to it with a beautiful flavour that I feel compelled to explain as sugar and spice and all things nice! Really lovely and highly recommended! Tip: It actually works well chilled as well for that hot summers day when you're looking for something different to have with your BBQ lunch or dinner.

MDV 2008 Eden Valley Riesling

Wine without BS - 11/03/2010

Its colour in the glass is almost clear with just a hint of the overused "pale straw" colour reference (I wonder if in a thesaurus under pale straw you'll find "white wine"?). It has a minerality to the aroma and the flavour is loaded with citrus and acidity. It is very clean and crisp and given the palette cleansing nature of this wine it requires some light but oily food to truly bring out its best. The most obvious example would be some nice white fish. This will cellar for a few more years and mellow out to become a great aged Riesling for future enjoyment!

MDV 2002 Eden Valley Riesling	The Chairman - 14/02/2010
Fresh, citrus lime flavours. Amazing fresh acidity even though it has some age to it. Great wine!

MDV 2008 Eden Valley Old Vine Grenache	Booze Hound - 02/11/2009
Who would think Grenache could taste so good on it's own. This wine has big plum, cherry flavours, a hint of vanilla, with a lovely soft tannin finish.

MDV 2008 Eden Valley Riesling	Booze Hound - 02/11/2009
Wasn't a Riesling fan until I tried the MDV 08 Riesling. Fresh citrus, lime characters, with just the right amount of acid. Well done!

MDV 2006 Eden Valley Jack Raj	Bordeaux Brawd - 08/03/2009
The Jack Raj is the flag bearer for the unadulterated, rich, forward fruit quality reflected in all wines.

MDV 2006 Eden Valley Jack Raj

Mick English - 05/03/2009

I'll be honest, I'm not much of a connoiseur when it comes to wines, so won't try to fumble my way through trying to. However, I love wines, particularly reds, and will always bring out the good stuff over a meal or outing with friends. In working with Michael to promote Australia wines in Asia, I had the opportunity, nay, the privilege, to bring one of Michael's Jack Raj with me to Indonesia. After having been sold on it's exquisite flavour, I sold it up to all my friends and associates in Indonesia and it was the centre piece for NYE celebrations at Hyatt Yogyakarta. I really wish I had the words and expertise to describe how Shiraz/Grenache red tasted. All of us at our table that evening were in awe at it's perfection, including close friend and GM of the Hyatt hotel and the Sultan! I felt as if I was in Oliver Twist when everybody had finished their glass and turned to me and said, "Please Sir, I want some more!". Unfortunately due to Indonesian Custom regulations, I was unable to bring more than one bottle with me :( I've had various Granges, I've had other reds that cost a ridiculous amount of money (a lot more than the Raj), and I have to say this is on part if not better than all of them! This is definitely something to impress during a special occassion or just to show off to your friends! I hope Michael has his sellers stocked deep with this wine as it is something that will last the ages!