Loads of overpowering sweet caramel oak dominating whatever fruit there was to be had. Very much out of balance. It might come together in 2-3 years, but I can’t really be sure.
My notes on this wine aren’t extensive, but I do remember getting a fair hit of unbalanced acid. Quite clean for a Burgundy. I wrote down that I thought it was worth 90 Points, mostly because I thought it had quite good structure and may well be better with additional age.
Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western
As I recall, two of the more experienced tasters at the table picked this as an 2002 vintage wine. Extremely tight and youthful even after having been decanted some time prior in the afternoon. Very good length and intensity. Another 10 or 15 years and it will be brilliant.
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Excellent concentration and complexity. Lots of nutty characters on the nose and palate. I thought it was quite well balanced, not overtly sweet. It was a great experience to get to try this, but I’d struggle to justify the price.
NV Egly-Ouriet Champagne Grand Cru Tradition Brut 91 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
A fantastic way to start the evening. Fine and focused with great length. Visibly contains a high Pinot Noir component. Super value for money.
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2001 Craggy Range Chardonnay Les Beaux Cailloux 85 Points
New Zealand, North Island, Hawke's Bay
Loads of overpowering sweet caramel oak dominating whatever fruit there was to be had. Very much out of balance. It might come together in 2-3 years, but I can’t really be sure.
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2002 Curlewis Pinot Noir 89 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong
Brown tinged around the edges. Quite savoury. Excellent length. Possibly lacking some complexity. I liked this more than others at the table.
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1996 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Very interesting and complex nose, with plenty of gorgonzola. Great length and a soft finish.
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1996 La Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
My notes on this wine aren’t extensive, but I do remember getting a fair hit of unbalanced acid. Quite clean for a Burgundy. I wrote down that I thought it was worth 90 Points, mostly because I thought it had quite good structure and may well be better with additional age.
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1998 Seppelt Shiraz St Peters 93 Points
Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western
As I recall, two of the more experienced tasters at the table picked this as an 2002 vintage wine. Extremely tight and youthful even after having been decanted some time prior in the afternoon. Very good length and intensity. Another 10 or 15 years and it will be brilliant.
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1990 Château La Lagune 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Fantastic, intense nose but was a bit more subdued on the palate. Medium length finish.
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1982 Château d'Angludet 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Deeply coloured and a superb nose. I really enjoyed this, but perhaps just starting on the downward slide after hitting its peak
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1999 Charles Melton Pedro Ximénez Sotto di Ferro 91 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Excellent concentration and complexity. Lots of nutty characters on the nose and palate. I thought it was quite well balanced, not overtly sweet. It was a great experience to get to try this, but I’d struggle to justify the price.
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