a "budget" vertical of the 2006, 2007 and 2008. This 2006 is still very enjoyable, very smooth now, everything integrated. Just not as fresh anymore, the fruit faded a bit; mostly blackberry and smoke. I liked it but would not recomend holding it longer than this (~3.5 years). Second place, very close to the winner 2007. 2008 a bit behind.
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Blueberry, smoke, pepper. Typical Shiraz, rich in juicy fruit and pretty smooth. Very good for 5 euro! I put a few in the cellar to see what happens in a couple of years, but it might be best now. Tasted alongside a slightly more expensive 2004 Lindemans Shiraz Reserve Padthaway, which was a bit softer and cooler, but not really better and actually remarkably similar.
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My wife and I really enjoyed this bottle. She normally wont have more than 1 glass but had 3 of this beauty. Very smoky and meaty nose with soft hits of cherry. Nice mouthfeel and flavours, again with some smoe and cherries on the end. Extremely good bottle for the price. Will buy more for sure.
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11/15/2009 - Zorba wrote: 86 Points
a "budget" vertical of the 2006, 2007 and 2008. This 2006 is still very enjoyable, very smooth now, everything integrated. Just not as fresh anymore, the fruit faded a bit; mostly blackberry and smoke. I liked it but would not recomend holding it longer than this (~3.5 years). Second place, very close to the winner 2007. 2008 a bit behind.
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9/13/2008 - Magnum Jim wrote: 88 Points
Surprisingly well balanced and tasty. Excellent QPR.
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5/27/2008 - Zorba wrote: 86 Points
Blueberry, smoke, pepper. Typical Shiraz, rich in juicy fruit and pretty smooth. Very good for 5 euro! I put a few in the cellar to see what happens in a couple of years, but it might be best now.
Tasted alongside a slightly more expensive 2004 Lindemans Shiraz Reserve Padthaway, which was a bit softer and cooler, but not really better and actually remarkably similar.
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1/4/2008 - behm0027 wrote: 88 Points
Lovely bottle of Shiraz. Paired perfectly with barbequed beef brisket. Excellent QPR.
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12/23/2007 - J2K wrote: 88 Points
Some nice chewy flavors here. Great value.
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9/22/2007 - Evil Homer wrote: 88 Points
My wife and I really enjoyed this bottle. She normally wont have more than 1 glass but had 3 of this beauty. Very smoky and meaty nose with soft hits of cherry. Nice mouthfeel and flavours, again with some smoe and cherries on the end. Extremely good bottle for the price. Will buy more for sure.
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