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2001 Wellington Victory Reserve

Sonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend more

8/11/2017 - klezman wrote: NR

Magnum. Damaged and leaking from shipping. Cork was wet throughout with the leak path very clear. Initial aromas are ok - not corked, probably a bit oxidized, but unclear from the bottle neck.

This was fantastic. Earthy, herbs, nice aged character. A brilliant bottle, despite the leaky destroyed cork.

  • Comment posted by nathanbsmith:

    8/15/2017 12:07:00 PM - My bottle looked the same way. It sounds like I need to pull the cork sooner rather than later. Thanks for the notes!

Red

2011 Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon Handal-Denier

Dry Creek Valley more

12/24/2016 - Parnelli wrote: 85 points

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm ... 54 bottles, no reviews. Well, I'm not sold on this one ... I get dirt, but not good dirt ... dirt that muddies up the taste for me. Beautiful in the glass, with dark fruit on the nose and palate ... in dirt. Hopefully as time goes by, it'll all balance out.

  • Comment posted by nathanbsmith:

    8/11/2017 2:42:00 PM - sounds like i need to open up a bottle to compare my notes to yours....

Red

2011 Penfolds Bin 389

South Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more

2/17/2015 - Abundance wrote: NR

More Cab than Shiraz, Id be interested to know the exact percentages. Gripy tannin, dark chocolate bitterness, currently unbalanced but that might knit together given time? The finish is short and thin. A nice enough wine, but would expect a lot more for the price.

  • Comment posted by nathanbsmith:

    2/18/2015 8:40:00 PM - I added technical specs for this wine under articles.

    Technical Details
    Grape Variety: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon 49% Shiraz
    Vineyard Region: McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley
    Alc/Vol: 14.50%
    Acidity: 6.3 g/L
    pH: 3.63
    Maturation: 12 months in 30% new, 70% 1-y.o. American oak hogsheads.
    Peaking Drinking: 2015-2030

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