Colonel Lawrence
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Retasted the Greenfield's Cuvee 2004 last night. It was actually a mistake - I reached for the latest Sainsbury's discounted Champagne (Martell @ half price, less 25% discount if I remember rightly; anyway net 8.98 pounds sterling, which is rather cheap) and grabbed the wrong bottle. Martell is OK, regular Champagne and maybe the Greenfields was brighter, sharper, more bubbly and clean - but at three times the price, won't be finding a regular place in the cellar. Will be gradually checking out the rec's for Aussie Shiraz, could do with more from the America's (Nth & Sth). And what about these offers? (anyone have a view as they are avaliable at these prices now): SCHWARZ WINE CO. Thiele Road Grenache 2005 £160 per cs IB Nitschke Road Shiraz 2005 £195 per cs IB SPINIFEX Indigene 2004 £220 per cs IB "The compelling 2004 Indigene (64% Mourvedre and 36% Shiraz) boasts an inky/purple hue in addition to a fruit cocktail-scented perfume of blue, red, and black fruits intermixed with spice and incense. A wine of great intensity, purity, richness, and full-bodied texture, it will last for 7-8 years". (93 POINTS) - Robert Parker GREG HOBBS Gregor Shiraz (Amarone) 2003 £450 per cs IB "Made from yields of two tons of fruit per acre, and aged two years in both new and old French oak, the 2003 Shiraz Gregor (from 16-year-old vines) possesses a roasted/scorched earth character as some of the fruit is dried a la Amarone. Rich and full-bodied, with a broodingly dense, concentrated style, an inky/blue/purple color, fabulous length as well as intensity, and riveting fruit, it can be enjoyed over the next 12-15 years". (96 POINTS) - Robert Parker KALLESKE Greenock Shiraz 2005 £195 per cs IB "The impressive 2005 Shiraz Greenock exhibits an inky/purple color, greater intensity, and additional roasted meat and gamy characteristics interwoven with pepper, creme de cassis, and blackberry liqueur. The oak treatment is identical to the 2004, but that component seems more subdued in the 2005. The 2005 should evolve and drink well for 10-15 years." (94-96 PTS) - Robert Parker.
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