Warm-up Tasting at Mo's (Charbonniere, Mitolo, Greenock)
Mo's Place
Tasted Thursday, April 21, 2005 by prafferty with 757 views
Introduction
A really fun night that started out with everyone going around and trying the "Nez Du Vin" kit that Mo is using to train his nose into tip-top shape. It was kind of funny how bad we were at it, personally I got one right.
On to the wines...
Flight 1 (3 Notes)
Flight 2 (1 Note)
Closing
Wine of the night for me in the end was the Reiver but it flip-flopped back and forth a couple of times throughout the night. I think these were the two best Aussie shiraz I've ever had, they were really stunning for me.
2000 Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Found this wine to be elegant with a nice soft nose of hay and sweet cherries with a nice persistent finish. Stood up admirably to the Aussie bruisers we had on the table along side it.
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2003 Mitolo Shiraz Reiver 97 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Tasted along side the 2001 Greenock Alice's, this wine really shone and just edged it out by a hair. A big nose of black currants, smoke and anise that was constantly evolving throughout the night. One minute taking on scents of blueberries and vanilla, the next a meaty pork fat aroma. Just stunning wine with a long 70 second finish. One of the best wines I've had the pleasure of consuming.
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2001 Greenock Creek Shiraz Alices 96 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Absolutely enormous nose of licorice, grilled meat, blackberries and tobacco. In the mouth, it has unreal balance, terrific fruit and not a touch of heat and a 60+ second finish. This wine's a knockout and will only continue to get better.
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