12/23/2022 - Uncle Victor Likes this wine:

For the record, I thought I would put down some quick comments about this forgotten bottle that was pulled from the cellar and inadvertently opened by my father-in-law in my absence. I got home in time to catch the end of the bottle and was surprised to find that it is still alive and enjoyable, though clearly nearing the end, and missing its peak was unfair to the wine. The plum, dark fruit, and Cassis have intensified; vanilla, chocolate and pepper round it out. While the tannins have subdued and the finish shortened, the fruit is sweet and luscious on the pallet. Great effort as always from Bob Ferguson & Tim Watts.

3/18/2021 - Uncle Victor wrote:

PnP then tasted again next day. Love the aubergine colour even more than the label that I probably paid extra for. Black cherry, raspberry, rhubarb and pepper notes. Fresh acidity with cherry jam and licorice all-sorts, dried herbs, light smoke and oak in the mouth. Polished tannins with medium-long finish. Drink or hold. Agree with previous reviewer: I'll look forward to my next bottle on the patio with a burger (and some friends finally). How much you enjoy this wine might depend on how much you paid for it - like the wine but not the retail value.