2/27/2021 - rottcodd wrote:

Corked/Off

2/12/2021 - rottcodd wrote:

I found the tannins resolved and muted fruit on this, did not carry well into the second day.

12/5/2020 - rottcodd wrote:

Drinking well now, but still room to develop. Lots of sediment in the bottle.

2/14/2020 - rottcodd wrote:

Popped and poured. Took a few minutes to warm and put on weight. Without a doubt, one of the best Syrah wines I've ever had.

9/16/2019 - rottcodd wrote:

This was the best bottle of wine I've drunk this year. In a good place.

11/16/2019 - rottcodd wrote:

Drank very nicely, particularly on the second night open. Definitely now in its drinking window.

4/22/2019 - rottcodd Likes this wine:

Drank over three nights. Tannins are resolved. First night, popped and poured and was pleasant but not inspiring. Second/third nights flavours filled out. On that basis, this could be held a little longer.

4/14/2019 - rottcodd wrote:

Popped and poured. Sediment so decanting recommended. Ready to drink.

3/26/2019 - rottcodd wrote:

Golden colour. Drank over two nights. Nice enough, drank with Chinese food which was a good match. Don't sense this will improve from here.

3/2/2019 - rottcodd wrote:

Lots of sediment clinging to the inside of the bottle. Decanting advised. Agree with previous notes - this wine is a little sweet for my taste. Good fruit and depth of flavour. Tannins seem mostly resolved. Colour is ruby red. Drinks fine on second night so I think I could hold my other bottles another a couple of years.

2/1/2019 - rottcodd wrote:

Drank after a bottle of Moulin a Vent and the wines were quite equivalent. Not as fruity as I remember.

5/1/2018 - rottcodd wrote:

Needed an hour or two to breathe before drinking at its best.

1/1/2018 - rottcodd wrote:

Drank with Christmas dinner. Good fruit with some tannic structure still apparent. Finished off next day, and if anything drank better next day.

1/1/2018 - rottcodd wrote:

New Year's Eve celebration. Good fruit and balance. Tannins mostly resolved. Entering its drinking window.

1/30/2017 - rottcodd wrote:

Decanted. Muted nose. Not tannic, but not showing well on first night. By third night, far more interesting.

1/25/2017 - rottcodd wrote:

An hour after opening, drinking nicely. Not much on the nose, but quite sweet fruit with good balance, tannins not showing at the fore.

10/2/2016 - rottcodd wrote:

Drinking well, right out of the bottle.

2/14/2016 - rottcodd Likes this wine:

This drinks very easily, good ripe fruit, soft tannins. Given the low price point, this was good value.

9/4/2015 - rottcodd wrote:

Tannins do not prevent enjoyment now. Well balanced.

10/17/2014 - rottcodd Likes this wine:

Drinking well for a young Bordeaux. Ripe fruit.

4/10/2014 - rottcodd wrote:

Drinking well. Tawny red colour.

4/6/2014 - rottcodd wrote:

This is now drinking nicely. Rich and fruity, tannins moderating. Good acidity.

1/7/2014 - rottcodd Does not like this wine:

Agree with previous poster. This is not up to the usual standard.

12/10/2012 - rottcodd Likes this wine:

Excellent, still young although age is reflected in the colour. Drinking fine on a the third night open.

10/6/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

On night 3, this is deliicious. Greast balance of fruit, acidity, coffee. Tannins are soft.

9/15/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Not showing particularly well at the moment.

8/25/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Sweet fruit and petrol. Good with our chinese food. Drink up.

8/11/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Secondary flavours now apparent.

8/8/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Consistently excellent.

8/8/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Good with a little air and at a warmer temp.

8/5/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Drinking well.

6/23/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Very tasty.

5/5/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Decanted and drunk over a few hours. Very good.

5/5/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

This is drinking very nicely indeed. My first bottle opened to celebrate and it was a pleasure. Not sure i will hang on to my second bottle for too long.

4/27/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

My last bottle. Drinks fine over a number of nights.

4/20/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Still drinking nicely. Yum! Wish I had more.

2/14/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Still young purple colour

2/10/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

top notch

1/26/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

top notch.

1/3/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Very good. Black fruits.

1/3/2012 - rottcodd wrote:

Very enjoyable on the second day.

12/24/2011 - rottcodd wrote:

Classy and powerful...quite tightly wound at the moment. opened for Xmas dinner tomorrow.

12/22/2011 - rottcodd wrote:

Nothing to write home about!

11/13/2011 - rottcodd wrote:

Drinking beautifully now, although not showing any signs of maturity.

11/6/2011 - rottcodd wrote:

Punches above its weight. Drinking very nicely from opening.

11/2/2011 - rottcodd wrote:

Drinking quite nicely with a decant.

10/16/2011 - rottcodd wrote:

Drinking well now, attractive nose, sweet fruit on the palate. Mild tannins.

10/6/2011 - rottcodd wrote:

drinking quite nicely now.

9/22/2011 - rottcodd wrote:

Needs decanting...plenty of sediment.

9/18/2011 - rottcodd wrote:

Always a gem. Needed some time to open up.