Community Tasting Note

ChateauShiny Does not like this wine:

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - Was craving an Aussie Shiraz, grabbed this from my local BevMo since I have not had a Mollydooker in a long time.

TN from a PnP. Deep inky ruby black. Bold nose that punches you in the face. Blackberries, plums, coffee, vanilla, a bit of cream (!!), and unrestrained American oak spices. As the wine gets more air - the nose seems to settle down.

Full bodied, a lot of sweetness from the 16% alcohol, but the punch fails to make contact due to the lack of acidity. Palate of jammy blackberries, vanilla, plums, coffee, spices (dill, tarragon, thyme), black pepper, and black olives. Smooth tannins with just enough structure to save the flabby palate.

Long finish that reminds me of Jagermeister mixed with Folgers crystals, vanilla creamer, and pencil lead. There is a lingering dark milk chocolate, black currant, and herbal liquor taste that never lets go.

Part of me feels like I need a cigar to enjoy this wine. I know there is a huge segment of the population that will like this, but this is not my style. Should have grabbed the Penfolds Bin 28 instead.

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