Home of Chef Andrew Plummer, East Greenbush, NY
Tasted Thursday, May 25, 2017 by kenv with 411 views
My regular Albany group met to taste Australian Shiraz blind in the home of the great local chef Andrew Plummer.
For notes, photos, and a ranking of the wines by the group, see my website:
http://www.finewinegeek.com/tn/2017-05-25_WCC_Shiraz_Andys/
Norwegian Salmon in Marcona Almond & Chicory Coffee Crust, with Roasted Tomato Coulis, Lime Yogurt, and Veal Glaze.
Duck Confit with Arugula & Fennel Stick Salad, Bing Cherry Reduction, and Lotus Chips.
Pistachio Encrusted Rack of Lamb with Braised Brussel Sprout Leaves, Mashed Parsnips, and Minted Demi-Glace.
Chicken Galantine with Truffle Duxelle, Semonlina & Sweet Corn Cake, and Morel Crème.
A lot of good, rich, ripe wines, but nothing that really wowed me. The food was terrific as usual.
2001 Torbreck The Factor 94 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Big ripe nose of black fruit and tar. Gorgeous silky fruit in the mouth. Wow! We are off to a good start. It has a pinpoint precision to it.
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2002 Torbreck Shiraz The Struie 93 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Earthy red fruit nose. Silky complex and long. Impressive, esp. for the price.
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2003 Torbreck Descendant Flawed
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
This bottle seemed hot and overripe, just too high in alcohol. Others like it better than I did, but I think maybe it was mildly corked.
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2005 Charles Cimicky Shiraz Reserve 94 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Huge ripe stunningly expansive nose. Huge in the mouth, but with great balance. Sadly, my glass was marred by too much sediment.
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