{screwcap, 14.8%} As virulent a ruby/purple as I've ever seen from a wine not still in oak! Fresh but rustic aromas; earth, tobacco, tractor tyres. Like a bleld of wild malbec and carmenere gone feral. Some weird red berry aromas and flavours, but almost animal-like. Initially spritzy, but this blew off with time. Medium/high acid, fine dusty tannins, medium weight, and medium length although it seems to sit on the front and back palates with a hole in the middle. Ticks all the rustic boxes, that's for sure. Think it better young, I must say. Fine peasant wine for a weeknight.
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{screwcap, 13.4%} As for January last year, although a bit more minty than I remembered. Otherwise, in fine shape, although I don't see a whole lot of complexity still to come. No hurry to drink, despite that.
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{screwcap, 14%} A little development here. First time I've really noticed a minty character to one of Bakkheia's reds. Spice too, rich black fruit, plum. Palate has soft, seemingly oakless tannins, moderate acid. Medium weight, but does become a little more astringent on the medium-length finish. Does rather hollow out a bit though, I must say. Ready to drink.
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10/29/2023 11:14:00 AM - Thanks for your input Graemeg! It's appreciated. Now looking forward to renew my acquaintance with Australian wine scene.
Cheers! Bandreas
10/27/2023 8:49:00 AM - Hello Graemeg,
Looking for some advice: Will be visiting Australia in December/January and will be in Rutherglen to revive the romance of the liqueur wines I tasted/bought when I lived in Melbourne in the 70ies. What two or three wineries should I visit for a tasting? Do I need to make tasting reservations?
What Coonawarra producers do you recommend? FYI in the 70ies I very much liked the 66 Wynn's Coonawarra Shirax and the 69 Redman Coonawarra Shiraz (the producer was Owen Redman). This gives you an idea of my stylistic preferences..
Thanks a lot for your help!
Cheers
Bandreas
5/30/2016 9:45:00 PM - hi wineotim; it was spectacularly hard to find in Oz as well! I think on the back of near-100 point reviews from some critics (dunno who) the vast bulk of it was shipped off to China to attempt to cash in...
5/14/2015 8:07:00 AM - Graeme: love your imagery. Penfolds St. Henri like a "V12 idling at 900 rpm." I wish I had thought of that. And I envy your access to Margaret River wines. Precious few from places like Evans & Tate make it to Pennsylvania, USA. Cheers!
12/19/2010 1:08:00 AM - thanks Graeme, got your reply. I'm terrible in keeping up with the grape stories thing. cheers for your response, let me know if you're short on numbers. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. David
2022 Lethbridge Wines Saperavi
5/23/2024 - graemeg wrote:
{screwcap, 14.8%} As virulent a ruby/purple as I've ever seen from a wine not still in oak! Fresh but rustic aromas; earth, tobacco, tractor tyres. Like a bleld of wild malbec and carmenere gone feral. Some weird red berry aromas and flavours, but almost animal-like. Initially spritzy, but this blew off with time. Medium/high acid, fine dusty tannins, medium weight, and medium length although it seems to sit on the front and back palates with a hole in the middle. Ticks all the rustic boxes, that's for sure. Think it better young, I must say. Fine peasant wine for a weeknight.
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2013 Caillard Cabernet Sauvignon Reynell Selection
5/19/2024 - graemeg wrote:
{screwcap, 13.4%} As for January last year, although a bit more minty than I remembered. Otherwise, in fine shape, although I don't see a whole lot of complexity still to come. No hurry to drink, despite that.
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2020 Bakkheia Tripartite
5/15/2024 - graemeg wrote:
{screwcap, 14%} A little development here. First time I've really noticed a minty character to one of Bakkheia's reds. Spice too, rich black fruit, plum. Palate has soft, seemingly oakless tannins, moderate acid. Medium weight, but does become a little more astringent on the medium-length finish. Does rather hollow out a bit though, I must say. Ready to drink.
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