Community Tasting Note

graemeg wrote:

Monday, November 7, 2011 - NobleRottersSydney - South Africa (Alio's, Surry Hills): [cork, 14%, A$55] {David - guest} So, serious pinotage, to the tune of 70% new barrique aging, although it doesn’t really show on the nose; which is a mixture of tart blackberries and tobacco, with a touch of briary, exotically spiced fruit. Palate is an interesting mix of liqueur-like fruit flavours, but still with a peppery overtone, that tobacco note and even some peppermint. Quite a lot going on, in fact. It has a medium-high level of dusty tannin, is totally dry, medium-full bodied, with plenty of richness on the front and mid-palates, and a medium-long finish. Interesting wine that doesn’t sacrifice authenticity for an ‘appeal to all tastes’ but it’s not so feral or rustic as to scare anyone away either. Wonderfully balanced, then! Impressive effort that ought to develop nicely for at least 8-10 years. Definitely recommended.

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