Showdown of the Aussie fruit-bombs

Quick! Name two Australian Shiraz fruit bombs. That score consistently 90-93 points from Parker. That have decent availability (5,000+ cases). That cost less than $20 a bottle in a competitive market?

Got'em? So do I. And leave it to me your fruit-bomb drinker, I mean, taster, uh, no I really mean, reporter to give you the blow by blow on two heavyweights.


Yep, we're talking the good stuff here. The Mollydooker 2006 Two Left Feet (WS 90, RP 92?) versus the Tait 2006 Shiraz Ball Buster (WS 88, RP 92). [If you guessed the Thorn Clarke Shotfire, then a toast to you, for an excellent guess, but not cigar.]

The bottom line is a bit anti-climatic. They both are very intense, fruity, big bodied wines, with little acidity and no tannins. They are both delicious with tons of thick fruit. I give the edge to the Tait for more complexity and a smoother finish. Two Left Feet: 90 pts. Tait: 91-92 pts.