Hunter Valley Roadtrip 2015

Tasted Sunday, May 31, 2015 by CamWheeler with 672 views

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 2014 Lake's Folly Chardonnay 90 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Meal, oats, lemon, butter and mild oak aromas. Good power to the palate, the length and texture are both very good - a little more spark and brightness would be appreciated but I still liked it.

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  • 2013 Lake's Folly Cabernets 90 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Meaty, undergrowth and rhubarb plus some light floral perfume. The palate is medium weighted and it has good flavour, although the structure seems a little light on. A good medium term wine, more in the pretty and light style than serious.

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  • 2011 Lake's Folly Cabernets 92 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Chocolate, licorice, cherry and some oak that needs a bit more time to settle. The density of the palate works well with savoury red fruits and fine tannins giving it structure. I like the acidity and persistence even with the fruit power - time shouldn't pose a problem for this wine.

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Flight 2 (18 Notes)

  • 2014 Tyrrell's Pinot Noir Vat 6 89 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Stems from 30% whole bunch fermentation, ash, and earth. Palate is in a bright style, with some savoury notes and mild stems in the background that give it an extra element. I think this will be an earlier drinking wine but I liked its character now.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Shiraz 4 Acres 94 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Purple tinged. Headily aromatic, raspberry, intense cherry, spice, plum, blueberry and a light earthy savoury streak. The palate shows off lovely sweet fruit but wraps it in a delicate package. Long and very fine, this is totally seamless at this stage in its life. Excellent stuff.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Shiraz Johnno's 92 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Meaty, ash, spice, graphite and some new barrel toast. Brighter flavours drive the palate, the fruit is vibrant and the acidity lifts it up even more. Nice length and I think it will calm down with a little time in bottle and be really stylish.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Shiraz Single Vineyard NVC 90 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Previously labelled as Vat 5. Stem, floral perfume, leather at the fore and blackberry. Acid levels are high, there is good red fruit to counter. Medium depth and fine tannin. Good wine but doesn't stand out next to the previous two.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Shiraz Single Vineyard Stevens 90 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Violet, blackcurrant and pepper on the nose. Very full and sweet palate, though it has that pepper element throughout. Good acid core that stops the fruit from being too overwhelmingly sweet.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Shiraz Old Patch "1867" 92 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Blueberry, chocolate, spice and dust. Well balanced on the palate, a step up on the Stevens next to it. Does hint at power but it is held together by really good structure backing it all up. Really like the length.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Shiraz Old Hut 88 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    First release from vines planted in 2002. Raspberry, stem, some lifted florals and a little menthol kick. Tannins are quite prominent and the fruit doesn't really have the depth at the moment to have this feel complete. Still good but shown up by some of the other wines on show.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Shiraz Vat 9 92 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Meaty, blackcurrant, spice. Full flavoured palate with black and red fruit, delivers with intensity while retaining a sense of poise. Lines of spice and great acid keep it fresh and interesting. Impressive stuff.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Vat 8 90 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    3-5% Cabernet. Menthol, cherry and some oak. Medium bodied, the fruit verges toward full but it does have an element of softness that is folded into the overall structure.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Sémillon Vat 1 92 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Lemon, floral, orange peel and pear on the nose. Pure fruit on the palate with good acidity. Plenty of approachability already but in 5+ years it should show itself in an ever better light.

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  • 2010 Tyrrell's Sémillon Vat 1 90 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Toast and lemon, mandarin and a start on some waxy development already. Palate has hints of honey and a good amount of flavour intensity. Starting on the path to developing aged character, and should be a very good wine over the medium term.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Sémillon Single Vineyard HVD 91 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Floral, lime and light spice notes. Good acidity, not as full as the Vat 1 but still has character to it. Poised to develop well over the medium term.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Sémillon Single Vineyard Stevens 88 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Peach, spice and lemon. Younger drinking style with roundness to the fruit on the palate and moderate acidity.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Sémillon Single Vineyard Belford 90 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley, Belford

    Floral, coconut, apple and lime. Juicy fruit on the palate, there is some good texture to it and nice length. Fairly simple style for now but good to drink.

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  • 2010 Tyrrell's Sémillon Single Vineyard HVD 91 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Honey, lime and light toast. Rounding out slightly on the palate, the acidity still gives it really good cut and drive. In a good spot for thinking about drinking this, though another 5-7 years are likely to see it in an even better spot.

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  • 2009 Tyrrell's Sémillon Single Vineyard Belford 89 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley, Belford

    Floral and earth aromas. Rounded mouthfeel but does have freshness to it. Nice length but not complex or deep for the moment.

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  • 2014 Tyrrell's Chardonnay Vat 47 92 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Lime, lemon and straw. Really well composed on the palate, I love the restraint and purity of the fruit. Carries with long length and plenty of style.

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  • 2011 Tyrrell's Chardonnay Vat 47 92 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley

    Floral, orange and flint notes. Settling down nicely with the fruit vibrancy still there but with excellent texture and cleansing acidity completing the package. Another 5 years and this should start singing.

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Flight 3 (13 Notes)

Flight 4 (13 Notes)

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