2004 3 Rings Shiraz Reserve

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Friday, October 12, 2012 - Slow-O 2 hrs. In fairness, this never really had a chance. The reason being that it was paired against a 2003 Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape, the latter completely demolishing this wine, pointing out all the flaws and shortcomings. This bottle was perfectly stored at 55F since release, the owner having high hopes, but even he could muster nothing to say in defense of this sub-mediocre mess of a wine. No overt heat, tannins well integrated at this point. Just plain silly, unless you're one that enjoys raspberry liqueur, pruney milk chocolate, cigar ash and a clipped finish, that is. As a cocktail wine, I'm sure many would find it exactly what they're looking for. As a $50+ food wine, it's rubbish.

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  • Comment posted by HASBRO:

    5/1/2013 2:02:00 PM - Compare a new world shiraz with an old world Chateauneuf, really? Apples to oranges: different varietals/styles/etc.

  • Comment posted by Tim Heaton:

    5/1/2013 2:05:00 PM - Not a comparison, sorry you saw it that way. The wine was rubbish, plain and simple. Sloppy winegrowing, plenty of manufactured qualities that became (more) obvious when compared to a wine made in the vineyards. Thanks for your comment.

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