Aussie Tasting
Minneapolis, MN
Tasted Saturday, October 22, 2022 by 3daywinereview.com with 166 views
Introduction
This was a bring a bottle event and one thing we learned is good Aussie wines age. The 2004's were the stars of the show.
Minneapolis, MN
Tasted Saturday, October 22, 2022 by 3daywinereview.com with 166 views
This was a bring a bottle event and one thing we learned is good Aussie wines age. The 2004's were the stars of the show.
2019 Palliser Estate Pinot Noir 75 Points
New Zealand, North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough
Might be one of the worst Pinot Noir's of the year. Light is an understatement. Floral, dirt and mild fruit. Short finish. Not flawed just a terrible wine. Even the people bringing it said it was terrible and not cheap as it was $30.
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2021 Orin Swift China Doll 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Might be the best Orin Swift wine tasted to date. Strawberry, dark cherries, spice and floral notes. This was a nice Rose style wine. Not sure what it costs and it is not Tavel but very enjoyable.
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2012 Jamsheed Riesling Great Western Garden Gully 90 Points
Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western
Thinking this would be a dry Riesling but going German on this and I liked it. Floral, peach, honey, ginger and mild spice. Medium plus finish. Drinking well now and consume within the next few years.
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2011 Clarendon Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Sandown 92 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Clarendon
The Napa version of this wine tonight. Many thought it needed more time which tells you this is not a flawed bottle as one reviewer previously thought. Plum, dark berries, spice, earth, mild oak and tobacco. Medium plus finish. Did not decant this and probably needed a few hours.
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2018 Snake + Herring Cannonball 91 Points
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River
Interesting wine and I liked it. Spice, eucalyptus, dirt, light fruits and floral notes. This had a nice overall finish. Solid wine and glad I tried it.
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2016 Mollydooker Cabernet Sauvignon Gigglepot 89 Points
Australia, South Australia
Compared to the 11 Sandown this is amazing it costs twice the price. I would drink this but nothing off the charts. Bigger style with plum, cherry, blackberries, spice and pepper. I don't see this aging long term so drink now.
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2004 Oliverhill Winery Shiraz Jimmy Section 94 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
So those who say good Aussie wines don't age are not drinking the right Aussie wines. $45 with shipping this is off the charts good. Blackberries, black pepper, tar, spice, blueberries and minerals. This is concentrated and showing great form. Pop and pour and should age another 5 years. Buying all they have left. 3rd time trying this wine and this is the best version.
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2004 Shirvington Shiraz 93 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
A half a point behind the Jimmy tonight. 2nd best wine at the tasting. Eucalyptus, dark fruits, spice, earth, underbrush and dark chocolate. Medium plus finish. This has 5 or more years left of pure enjoyment.
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2013 Penfolds Shiraz St. Henri 92 Points
Australia, South Australia
Showed ok tonight. Decanted 3 hours. Probably needs to sit in the cellar for 5 to 10 years at this stage. Pepper, blue currants, mild spice, earth and floral notes. Complex wine but not competing with the 04's tonight.
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2013 Two Hands Shiraz Angels Share 91 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
This is what I call a crowd pleaser in a good way. Bright fruit, floral, earth and pepper. Medium finish. No rough edges and smooth overall wine. Many liked it.
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2017 Henry's Drive Shiraz Magnus 86 Points
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Padthaway
3 in a row that I did not like at all. This wine was heavy on the eucalyptus and offered little fruit. Some earth and mild spices. Kind of a flat wine. Drink now.
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2016 Davey Family Wines Shiraz D Block Reserve 83 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
A total wine bust. This wine offered some heat, big fruit and acidity levels are lacking. One dimensional wine and not cheap.
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2018 Davey Family Wines Shiraz D Block Reserve 87 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
A bit better than the 16 but not my cup of tea. Mild heat, blackberries, spices and earth. Not very complex. I can think of 100 Aussie wines that cost less that are better.
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2018 Shaw and Smith Shiraz 91 Points
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
For less than the D Block wines this is far superior. Cooler climate Shiraz with floral, white pepper, minerals and earth. Medium finish and balance wine.
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2018 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love 90 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
This is fine but the price is outrageous for this quality. Big wine with blackberries, ripe plums, pepper and spices. In your face effort that I will be happy to drink but would never pay $70 for this. Far better wines out there.
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2014 Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 88 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Not showing well on this tonight which is a theme for every other user on this wine. Light effort with light structure. Light fruits, earth, heavy floral notes and mild spices. Lacks complexity. Drinkable but nothing amazing.
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2014 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Pepper 91 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Nice showing tonight and if anything young. Black pepper, black fruits, coffee beans, spice and earth. Medium plus finish. Solid aging potential.
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