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Australia Day Wine Celebration
Outback Steakhouse, Los Angeles, CA
Tasted January 26, 2007 by Paul Lin with 683 views
Flight 1 - Greeters (2 notes)
White - Sparkling
2005 Two Hands Moscato Brilliant Disguise
89 points
Lychee and peach notes. A bit of spritz at the outset adds an interesting texture. Simple, but tasty.
White
2002 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series
84 points
A harsh wine. Straw and hay notes with a rough texture and bitter finish.
Flight 2 - Grenache (3 notes)
Red
2001 Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Kangarilla
87 points
Tar and smoke on the nose. Red fruits, bittersweet chocolate, prune, and spice. 87-88 points.
Red
2002 Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Romas
89 points
Nice mouthfeel with palate of red fruits, green peppercorns, and herbs. 88-89 points.
Red
2004 De Lisio Grenache
91 points
Lighter in weight and a bit thin compared to the Clarendon Hills Romas. Bright red fruits, vanilla, and cocoa on the palate. But certainly a delicious wine and my WOTF. 91-92 points.
Flight 3 - Shiraz Flight 1 (3 notes)
Red
1997 Fox Creek Shiraz Reserve
91 points
Still very much a youngster! Notes of chocolate, eucalyptus, and spice. 91-92 points.
Red
2002 Torbreck The Factor
94 points
Wow, this wine is very impressive and demands attention. Rich and concentrated notes of blueberry, plum, and leather. Burst of mint on the finish. Easily the WOTF and my WOTN. 94-95 points.
Red
2002 Henry's Drive Shiraz Reserve
92 points
Notes of chocolate mint and black fruits, with some pepper on the finish. 92-93 points.
Flight 4 - Shiraz Flight 2 (3 notes)
Red
Red
2004 Mitolo Shiraz Savitar
92 points
A bit more subtle than the GAM, but still quite similar. Some cranberry on the finish. 92-93 points.
Red
2004 Two Hands Shiraz Bella's Garden
93 points
Great nose! Juicy red and black fruits, with a touch of soy sauce on the finish. Nice acidity for an Aussie Shiraz. WOTF and my number 2 WOTN.
Flight 5 - Shiraz Flight 3 (3 notes)
Red
2004 Oliverhill Winery Shiraz Jimmy Section
92 points
Notes of black fruit, chocolate, and loamy earth. My WOTF.
Red
2004 Shirvington Shiraz
91 points
A sweet wine with tons of brown sugar and mocha. A bit over the top, and teetering on becoming out of balance. Those who like Mollydooker The Boxer -- which I do -- will probably like this wine. In fact, I believe Parker gave both wines the same 95 point score.
Red
2004 Kilikanoon Shiraz Parable
90 points
Earthy and slightly medicinal nose. Notes of loam and french toast. Austere finish.
Flight 6 - Dessert Wines (2 notes)
White - Fortified
N.V. Buller Premium Fine Muscat
91 points
Notes of walnuts, cinammon, and dried apricots. Nice mouthfeel! My WOTF.
White - Fortified
N.V. Buller Muscat Tokay Victoria
90 points
Nice floral nose! Notes of graham crackers and dried fruit.