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Tasted Sunday, March 4, 2018 by indiscriminate palate with 242 views
Introduction
Some notes more thoughtful than others
Flight 1 (16 Notes)
Flight 2 (5 Notes)
2017 Jacob's Creek Grüner Veltliner Limited Release
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
Lime-rich, slightly savory palate. Simple. Meh.
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2017 Jacob's Creek Le Petit Rosé
Australia, South Eastern
[Pinot Noir, Grenache, and Mataro] Nose of light berries and cranberries. Red berry palate with a light mouthfeel and great, high acidity. Long finish. Quite reasonable.
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2016 Jacob's Creek Limited Release Grenache Shiraz Mataro
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Very round, almost buttery, palate; Medium-low tannin that are nevertheless aggressive; low acid. Meh!
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2017 Jacob's Creek Shiraz Double Barrel
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Finished in Chivas whisky barrels, and quite popular among the crowds passing by. Smoky nose of berries and light spice. Rich raspberry palate with mouth-coating tannin and medium-low acid. OK.
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2012 Jacob's Creek Shiraz Centenary Hill
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Opaque ruby with tinges of purple. Nose of cedar, plum, and chocolate. Rich, full bodied. Raspberry and some herbs. Medium tannin, insufficient acid. $100??? Nope.
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Flight 3 (7 Notes)
NV Yaldara Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Very pale rose color. Pretty nose of raspberry and other berry and apricot. Very creamy mouthfeel with a palate of white peach and citrus peel. A bit drying.
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2017 Yaldara Retro Collection Classic Dry White
Australia, South Australia
[Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay]
Very pale lemon color with a tinge of green. Pear and baked apple pie on the nose, with a slight herbal/grassy element. Ripe, sweet spiced apples on the palate with citrus.Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2016 Yaldara Grenache Foundations
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Nose of lifted berries. Palate of berries, vanilla, and a bit of spice. Silky texture; medium-full body. Low tannin; medium acid.
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2016 Yaldara Shiraz Foundations
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Deep purple/ruby color. Nose of spicy plums and chocolate. Really nice attack of tart fruit. Tart blackberry and chocolate on the palate. Medium fine tannin and medium acid. Finish of berries and chocolate.
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2016 Yaldara Cabernet Franc Retro Collection
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Deep ruby color. Nose of dark berries, herbs (stems), mint chocolate, and a bit of VA. Very rich on the palate; minty, chocolaty dark berry. Nice tannin. OK
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2017 Yaldara Moscato Fiesta Spumante
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Nose of white peaches and flowers. Rich apricots on the palate; very nice fruity attack. Reasonable acid (though could use a tinge more)
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NV Chateau Yaldara Classic Tawny
Australia, South Australia
Shiraz, Cab, and others blend. Medium garnet color with tinges of brown. Very nutty almond raisin nose, somewhat sherry like. Full bodied with a palate of raisins, dried tropical fruit, some citrus. Great acidity. Not very sweet, with nice balance between the richness, sugar, and acidity. Nice.
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Flight 4 (12 Notes)
NV DiGiorgio Family Lucindale Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast
Just a tinge of pink. Interesting savory nose with some toast and tropical notes. Rich, creamy palate with savory notes, red fruit, and plums. Interesting wine. OK.
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NV DiGiorgio Family Sparkling Pinot Noir
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Medium rose gold color. Initial attack of strawberry and red berry, but fades fairly quickly, leaving just a bit of sweetness (12g) and nothing else. Quite hollow. Meh.
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2017 DiGiorgio Family Sauvignon Blanc Lucindale
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Pale lemon color. Green pepper and jalapeño on the nose. Very interesting nose with a unique jalapeño note. Very light palate of citrus but with the continuing jalapeño note, ripe warmer-climate tropical notes, and a bit of roundness likely from the new oak. Interesting, but so atypical.
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2016 DiGiorgio Family Chardonnay
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Nose is primarily oaky and buttery. Palate similarly is not an overdone butterbomb, but the palate is primarily showing oak and malo characteristics, burying the citrus fruit.
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2017 DiGiorgio Family Rosé
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Color is medium bright pink. Medium intensity nose of berry candy. Palate is likewise candied. Overall, the wine is like a berry flavored candy. No!
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2015 DiGiorgio Family Tempranillo
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
[From sourced fruit] Medium tawny color. Slightly lifted plums and red berries. Silky, medium body. Little structure. Light bitterness on the finish.
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2016 DiGiorgio Family Montepulciano
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast
[Sourced fruit] Juicy, slightly raisiny berries. Nothing exciting.
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2015 DiGiorgio Family Emporio
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc blend. Nose and palate of berries and green pepper. Quite pleasant. Nice.
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2015 DiGiorgio Family Shiraz
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Deep ruby color. Silky, full bodied mouth feel. Nice acidity, but very unidimensional palate of berries. Boring.
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2015 DiGiorgio Family Cabernet Sauvignon
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Medium-deep ruby color. Nose dominated by green capsicum. Tart dark berries on the palate.
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2010 DiGiorgio Family Cabernet Sauvignon Francesco Reserve
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast
Opaque tawny color. Very rich nose of raspberry, chocolate, and slightly lifted black fruit. Palate of ripe blackberries and raspberries. Rather green tannin. Overall, a big wine with little complexity or interest, and seems to have little room for aging.
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2009 DiGiorgio Family Fortified Shiraz
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Opaque ruby color. Nose of an alcoholic berry liquor (though it was served a bit too warm). Initial attack is of an alcoholic raspberry jam, though lighter. Nutty notes, orange, and raspberry with good acidity. Nice.
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Flight 5 (3 Notes)
2016 Claymore Wines Sauvignon Blanc Purple Rain
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
Nice, savory; lacking concentration. OK
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2016 Claymore Wines Viognier Skinny Love
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
Early picked, only 9.6% alcohol. Slightly off-dry. Delicate nose of stone fruit and flowers; palate of green and white peach. An interesting take on Viognier.
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2016 Claymore Wines Sangiovese Blackbird
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
Attempting to get a read from a stingy 1/4 oz pour, but this comes across as a lifted, raspberry jam, bitter mess of a wine.
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Flight 6 (9 Notes)
2017 Red Art - Rojomoma Single Vineyard Rosé
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Light rose color. Berry and citrus nose. Berries, citrus, and a bit of cantaloupe on the palate. Nice acidity.
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2016 Red Art - Rojomoma Grenache Red Art Single Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Rich, intoxicating nose of blackberry. Medium-full body, silky texture, rich berry fruit, hint of spice. Very nice.
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2016 Red Art - Rojomoma Tempranillo Red Art Single Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Apparently picked at various ripeness levels, including some Amaroni-style semi-dried grapes. Wild berries on the nose and palate, with good concentration on the palate. Nice.
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2015 Red Art - Rojomoma Petit Verdot
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Pretty floral and berry nose; some chocolate; very slightly lifted. Very silky palate, with nice (soft) tannic structure. Nice.
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2015 Red Art - Rojomoma Cabernet Sauvignon Red Art Single Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Opaque. Nose of green capsicum, chocolate, dark berries, with similar flavors continuing on to the palate. Very lively acid. Very good! +
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2015 Red Art - Rojomoma Shiraz Red Art Single Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Opaque purple color, with ripe berries on the nose and raspberries on the palate. 10-20% whole bunch. Very pure fruit and nice balance. OK
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2006 Red Art - Rojomoma Petit Verdot
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Floral, slightly lifted nose with a bit of cedar and graphite. Very silky palate with raspberry and some herbal/spicy notes. Great acid. A very nice wine.
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2008 Red Art - Rojomoma Cabernet Sauvignon Red Art Single Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Green pepper and berries on the nose. A beautifully textured palate; very pretty. Very nice wine!
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2005 Red Art - Rojomoma Shiraz Red Art Single Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
My least favorite of the older cellar releases (the Petit Verdot and Cab Sauv are very nice!). Not very expressive on the nose and not a lot of excitement on the berry/spice palate. OK
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Flight 7 (9 Notes)
2017 Norfolk Rise Sauvignon Blanc
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Mt. Benson
Tropical fruit aromas, but not overly ripe, maintaining a cooler climate feel. OK
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2017 Norfolk Rise Pinot Grigio
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Mt. Benson
Fruity; ripe tropical fruit and citrus.
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2015 Norfolk Rise Pinot Gris Reserve
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Mt. Benson
The label makes both a "Pinot Grigio" and "Pinot Gris" to highlight different styles. This is certainly more herbal and savory than their fruit-forward Grigio. Nice.
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2017 Norfolk Rise Chardonnay
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast
Nice acidity. Some greener tropical fruit and green berries on the palate. Delightful.
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2017 Norfolk Rise Pinot Noir
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast
Herbal nose with darker berries. Soft, fruity blueberry and raspberry palate. Medium body, medium acid. OK
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2017 Norfolk Rise Rosé
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Mt. Benson
[Shiraz and Pinot Noir] Nose of light red berries and a bit of citrus. Berries and white cherries on the palate.
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2016 Norfolk Rise Merlot
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Mt. Benson
Lifted red fruit, floral perfume, green pepper on the nose. Cherries, herbs, and pepper on the palate. Pleasant peppery, fruity finish. Nice.
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2016 Norfolk Rise Shiraz
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Mt. Benson
Delicate nose of light berries and a bit of green pepper. On the palate, raspberry black pepper jam and a bit of oak influence. Not at all ripe, a very nice cool climate style Shiraz. Very good.
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2015 Norfolk Rise Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Mt. Benson
Opaque purple color. Bright berry, other ref fruits, and green pepper, forest. Medium weight. Yummy!
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Flight 8 (7 Notes)
2017 Bleasdale Verdelho Potts' Catch Langhorne Creek
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek
Flowers and white peaches on the nose. Medium bodied palate of white peaches. Good acidity. OK
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2017 Bleasdale Pinot Gris
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
Very pale lemon color. Low intensity nose of stone fruit. Rich ripe apricot and citrus on the palate. Nice acidity. Overall, a nice Pinot Gris with good extraction and acidity.
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2016 Bleasdale Wellington Road GSM
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek
Medium-plus ruby color. Boozy raspberries on the nose. Red berry palate with some alcohol showing through. Meh
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2014 Bleasdale Cabernet Sauvignon Mulberry Tree
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek
Medium ruby color. Raspberries, blackberries, and green pepper/eucalyptus on the nose. Straightforward berry fruit on the palate. OK
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2016 Bleasdale Malbec Second Innings
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek
Fruity berries, bitterness, poorly integrated alcohol. Meh.
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2014 Bleasdale Frank Potts
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek
Opaque ruby color. Dark berries, plums on the nose. Silky rich palate with reasonable structure but pretty unidimensional red fruit (and some oak spice) on the palate. Boring.
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2015 Bleasdale Shiraz Generations
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek
Opaque purple color. Deep rich berries on the nose with a bit of alcoholic heat. Rich, silky entry; nice berry jam. Nice, round tannin, but a bit low on acid. OK.
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Flight 9 (4 Notes)
2017 Salena Estate Sauvignon Blanc Twisted Sticks
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
Bit savory, tropical. OK
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2015 Salena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
[Unsure if poured the "Legacy," or the "Estate"] Green pepper, raspberry, blackberry; good acidity. OK
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2017 Silhouette Estate Petit Verdot
Australia, South Australia
Overly lifted/VA.
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2012 Salena Estate Lagrein Ink Series
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
Dark berries, pepper, and a bit of spice on the nose. Silky, lightly peppery, jammy (blackberry and raspberry) palate, with a wild berry finish.
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Flight 10 (11 Notes)
2011 Spook Hill Wines Grenache The Barge
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
Bit lifted, with an unpleasant sharpness to the berry palate. Meh.
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2013 Spook Hill Wines Nebbiolo The Shadow
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
Medium light tawny color. Pretty floral berry nose and a relatively light body. Berries, herbs, sage.
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2011 Spook Hill Wines Barbera Shiraz
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
Savory, captivating nose with dried plums and boozy berries. Some tart berries on the palate. Low structure. OK/Good
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2010 Spook Hill Wines The Message MSG
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
A bit lifted on the nose. Silky, peppery, a bit animal (heavily Mourvedre influenced) on the palate.
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2012 Spook Hill Wines Petit Verdot Petty Criminal
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
Very pretty wine and my favorite of the lineup so far. Medium light body, lively red berry plays nice with the darker fruit and spice.
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2013 Spook Hill Wines Tempranillo Temperamental Bloke
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
Very interesting, complex nose; funky, earthy, savory. Berries and earth on the palate. Really interesting wine, with a good deal of earthy, funky complexity.
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2010 Spook Hill Wines Cabernet Sauvignon The Apparition
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
Very clean nose of herbs and berries (with no sign of the ever-present green pepper / eucalyptus). Ripe, yummy, rich, juicy berries on the palate with a tart blackberry finish. Not overly rich with fairly low tannin. A nice, interesting, drink-now style wine.
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2013 Spook Hill Wines Durif The Dark
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
Very mature seeming on the nose, raisiny, with noticeable VA. Winemaker seemed content with the level of VA and the nose. On the palate, raisiny red berries and again VA, though perhaps somewhat balanced by the rich red fruit. Meh.
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2013 Spook Hill Wines Nor' West Blend (Mourvedre Durif)
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
I don't think I've ever seen a Petit Syrah/Mourvedre blend. Nose shows the delightful animal/wild side of Mourvedre along with the (overripe?) raisiny side of the Petit Syrah similar to the single varietal Durif wine. Palate has oak sweetness, some noticeable alcohol, Mourvedre-contributed wild berry.
Overall, a weird nose (or perhaps just unusual) but on the palate, the combination somehow works.Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Spook Hill Wines Shiraz Silent Partner
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
Rich, but not overly so. Shows the sweet, spicy side of Shiraz. Nice balance.
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2006 Spook Hill Wines Shiraz Silent Partner
Australia, South Australia, Lower Murray, Riverland
I enjoyed the younger Shiraz much more as this showed more advanced, raisiny notes on the nose and palate and the sweet oak seemed a bit out of balance.
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NV Schild Estate Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Rich, beautiful nose; toasty palate of rich citrus and yeasty notes. Nice creamy texture. Excellent value at US$20 and even better at the discounted US$10.
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2017 Schild Estate Rosé Barossa Valley
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Pretty rose color. Faint berry nose. Palate of light lime and red berries. Nice tartness, but a bit hollow on the mid-palate. =/OK
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2017 Schild Estate Riesling
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Light lemon color. Lemon and lemon curd on the nose. Palate of simple crisp lime. High toned, nice, but very simple. OK
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2017 Schild Estate Chardonnay Unwooded
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Pale lemon color. While unwooded, the nose is a bit buttery from the malo, along with citrus and flowers. Nice richness on entry, with stone fruit, but quite hollow on the mid-palate. Pleasant finish of tart peach. OK
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2015 Schild Estate Chardonnay Alma Schild Reserve
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Expansive nutty and floral nose along with some contribution from the oak. The nose at times walked right up to the line of being a bit too rich and woody, but stayed on the good side of the lime. Much more interesting nose than the younger estate unwooded chardonnay. On the palate, rich peaches, nuts, lees. Quite nice. +
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2016 Schild Estate Sparkling Shiraz
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Faint nose of berries and sweet spices. Off dry. On the palate, an initial rush of raspberries and spice hollows out quickly into a short finish.
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2016 Schild Estate GMS Barossa Valley
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Very clean nose, showing very little of the wild side of Mourvedre. Plums and spice on the palate. Very little structure and generally quite uninteresting.
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2016 Schild Estate Grenache Edgar Schild Reserve
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
From 100 year old vines. Berries and chocolate on the nose and palate. Full bodied and rich, with relatively low, fuzzy tannin. Nice, simple, but not something I'd spend $30+ on.
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2015 Schild Estate Merlot Barossa Valley
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Medium garnet color. Nose of green capsicum and dark berries. Capsicum continues to dominate the palate. Medium finish of capsicum and berry. Low tannin, low acid. Interesting and not bad for US$15 or so on sale. =
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2016 Schild Estate Shiraz
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Berries and a bit of oak spice. Very silky entry. Finish of oak tannin and berries. Meh.
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2016 Schild Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Bit of green pepper/herbal note from the nose through the finish with a bit of red/black fruit. Some (mostly oak?) tannin. Relatively light. Unidimensional. =
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2013 Schild Estate Shiraz Ben Schild Reserve Barossa Valley
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
One bottle showed a bit of VA, though it was quickly replaced. Rich, but not overly so. Raspberry and blackberry palate. A bit lacking in acidity. Nice.
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2017 Schild Estate Moscato
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Very pale with a slight lime tint. Nose of rich apple, candy, flowers. Effervescent entry with a bit of sweetness. Pretty floral and sweet apple attack, but then really hollows out on the mid-palate; fairly low perceptible acid. Promising nose, but meh.
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2012 Schild Estate Sémillon Lorraine Schild Reserve
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Honeyed sweetness, orange, quite clean nose. Just okay.
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2014 Schild Estate Shiraz Pramie
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Nose of red berry and plum. On the palate, initially slightly tart dark berry and plum. Lower weight body and light, chewy tannin. Again, seems a bit low on acid. OK
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2013 Schild Estate Shiraz Moorooroo Barossa Valley
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Apparently, this is the second oldest vineyard in the Barossa Valley at 170 years old (?). Very nice low-mid intensity nose, with blue and red berries, sandalwood, though with a drop of VA. Amazing mouthfeel, with a palate of fruity and crunchy red berries. Overall, not too exciting, and certainly not for a $100 per bottle.
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