Half cork extracted. Pushed rest into bottle. Very porty esters waft from the glass. Soft fruit once the wine settled. Tannins are now dominant and still drying. Not unpleasant. Lots of bottle variation.
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Look back at previous notes, my commentary is very dependent on the cork quality. This one had a excellent cork, hardly used. Plums, stewed. Some raspberry. Fruit now well integrated with oak. Fine tannins, very drying. Alcohol is evident. Still big after 17 years.
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Boxing Day drinks with a neophyte red drinker and an experienced one . We all enjoyed very much . Complex wine with 5 varietals ( thus the wine name ) and new French oak and mintaro slate open maturation Superb dark color and Easy drinking with balanced tannins, tobacco , spice and blackberry tastes . Highly recommended.
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After drinking the 2007 we opened the 2005. Under cork which was not as good as the 2007 one. Still did its job. Dark plum red, lying about it's age. Brandied plums meet the nose. More fruit driven than the 2007. More plums but stewed this time. More mouthfeel. Still good tannins. Succulent. One you can drink alone.
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Under cork which crumbled on extraction. This particular bottle has a plumby cabernet overtones making me want to dive in head first. Soft succulent fruit with spice and pepper from the middle palate onwards. It leaves the mouth cleansed, but wanting more. Best bottle yet. Had with a full rack of pork ribs. Well matched.
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Brilliant surprise to kick off an evening of Aussie exploration, with a fellow lover of wines from down under. A black stained cork in perfect condition, the 1st sigh of relief followed closely by a 2nd when i was hit with a wall of fresh fruit...its alive!
Intense, perfumed, pure and elegant. Blueberry, cassis, fresh menthol/herb, faint leather. Med+ grainy tannins and acid hanging strong. Pure blackcurrant, fig tarragon, fusty old leather, earth, ethereal lift.
Fin: Med, leather, faint oak. Classy.
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Still good tannin at the front and benefitted from decanting and then nice balance. I think this drinks well now and wouldn't be inclined to hold on to it for too long now if you like some fruit still there
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Must be given air, must be given with some food with fairly strong flavours. Otherwise as per previous TN. No sign of this fading or losing its peak at this point.
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Surprisingly dull on the noise. Almost cooked. Big tannins. I would normally be enamored by this wine. However this bottle is not up to par. Strange as cork was fine
Ka-boom. With a bit of finesse. Oodles of fruit but the booze is toned down by a gentle but undoubted "meatiness". Give it time out in the air though, or it's just gloop.
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Decanted for 2 hrs. Awesome wine. Full of power and grace. Clare cabernet is such an underrated grape in that region. The other elements all work harmoniously. Quality oak used. Perfect cork. Could go another 5-8 years or longer if the cork allows. Great with herb crusted lamb rack.
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Not as good as the last bottle. The blend is nice but this time round felt a bit brash - which is down to fruit and alcohol domination. Who'dathunkit,eh. There is a lot of interest here, there is minerality and some freshness but it didn't really start opening up until day 2. No booze burn, just a bit too full on at first. Good for home drinking as it can be given the time, but I wouldn't buy in a restaurant as it would kill most food if popped and poured.
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Now I've had a few Southern Aussie "bombs" recently of various varietals and blends but this Cab was a refreshing change. Still pretty full-on but there is plenty both on nose and in mouth - black & red fruits, cedar and tobacco (but much muted from a left bank claret for example) and some interesting almost tarry hints. Biggish wine, but not a vulgar one.
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A ripe style of Cabernet but still with plenty of freshness and elegance. The nose is ever-changing and most captivating - masses of cassis, spice, tobacco and minerality underscored with a touch of mint. Great length and up there with Australia's big names - Wynns John Riddoch, Henschke Cyril, Mosswood. A bargain at auction via www.bidforwine.co.uk
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TWATS VIII (Simmy's Pink Palace): Round I. Dark purple. Glycerin, inky, strawberries, red licorice, dusty. JTV – Very niccce. CB says, I like this with a porno face. Sweet nose, berries deep finish, a double swallow, dusty leathered.
II. CB likey likey. Punchy. Young, blue fruit, great mouthfeel, smooth. Andrew says he would cross the road for this one!
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12/29/2023 - Ozmango Likes this wine: 92 Points
Half cork extracted. Pushed rest into bottle. Very porty esters waft from the glass. Soft fruit once the wine settled. Tannins are now dominant and still drying. Not unpleasant. Lots of bottle variation.
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4/17/2023 - ajk63 wrote:
Past it
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9/4/2022 - Ozmango wrote: 93 Points
Look back at previous notes, my commentary is very dependent on the cork quality. This one had a excellent cork, hardly used. Plums, stewed. Some raspberry. Fruit now well integrated with oak. Fine tannins, very drying. Alcohol is evident. Still big after 17 years.
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10/22/2021 - mark_m_owen wrote: flawed
Well past I think, or just an off bottle. Very flat and a touch musty. Rest of the case was top class.
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12/26/2020 - pbu7364@bigpond.net.au Likes this wine: 93 Points
Boxing Day drinks with a neophyte red drinker and an experienced one . We all enjoyed very much . Complex wine with 5 varietals ( thus the wine name ) and new French oak and mintaro slate open maturation Superb dark color and Easy drinking with balanced tannins, tobacco , spice and blackberry tastes . Highly recommended.
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6/16/2020 - Ozmango Likes this wine: 93 Points
After drinking the 2007 we opened the 2005. Under cork which was not as good as the 2007 one. Still did its job. Dark plum red, lying about it's age. Brandied plums meet the nose. More fruit driven than the 2007. More plums but stewed this time. More mouthfeel. Still good tannins. Succulent. One you can drink alone.
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5/16/2020 - Ozmango wrote: 93 Points
Under cork which crumbled on extraction. This particular bottle has a plumby cabernet overtones making me want to dive in head first. Soft succulent fruit with spice and pepper from the middle palate onwards. It leaves the mouth cleansed, but wanting more. Best bottle yet. Had with a full rack of pork ribs. Well matched.
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11/3/2018 - WilliamMP Likes this wine: 92 Points
Brilliant surprise to kick off an evening of Aussie exploration, with a fellow lover of wines from down under. A black stained cork in perfect condition, the 1st sigh of relief followed closely by a 2nd when i was hit with a wall of fresh fruit...its alive!
Intense, perfumed, pure and elegant. Blueberry, cassis, fresh menthol/herb, faint leather. Med+ grainy tannins and acid hanging strong. Pure blackcurrant, fig tarragon, fusty old leather, earth, ethereal lift.
Fin: Med, leather, faint oak. Classy.
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3/5/2018 - bsycheng80hk wrote: 90 Points
Fruity entry, black fruit, complex, a bit of pepper, soil notes, still some tannin to resolve and high acid, needs food at this stage
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3/21/2017 - ohearsey Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still good tannin at the front and benefitted from decanting and then nice balance. I think this drinks well now and wouldn't be inclined to hold on to it for too long now if you like some fruit still there
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2/4/2017 - mark_m_owen wrote: 90 Points
Must be given air, must be given with some food with fairly strong flavours. Otherwise as per previous TN. No sign of this fading or losing its peak at this point.
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1/2/2017 - Ozmango Likes this wine: 92 Points
Better than the last bottle. The extra time helps. Still meaty. Decanting will be useful in future bottles.
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12/31/2015 - Ozmango Likes this wine: 90 Points
Surprisingly dull on the noise. Almost cooked. Big tannins. I would normally be enamored by this wine. However this bottle is not up to par. Strange as cork was fine
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3/27/2015 - Jimskiw wrote: 91 Points
Needs air - very nice on day 2
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3/26/2015 - mark_m_owen wrote: 90 Points
Ka-boom. With a bit of finesse. Oodles of fruit but the booze is toned down by a gentle but undoubted "meatiness". Give it time out in the air though, or it's just gloop.
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2/9/2014 - Julian B Likes this wine: 93 Points
Needs a bit of a decant (1hr+) but drinks beautifully.
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12/4/2013 - WineChief Likes this wine: 95 Points
Decanted for 2 hrs. Awesome wine. Full of power and grace. Clare cabernet is such an underrated grape in that region. The other elements all work harmoniously. Quality oak used. Perfect cork. Could go another 5-8 years or longer if the cork allows. Great with herb crusted lamb rack.
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11/23/2013 - mark_m_owen wrote: 90 Points
Not as good as the last bottle. The blend is nice but this time round felt a bit brash - which is down to fruit and alcohol domination. Who'dathunkit,eh. There is a lot of interest here, there is minerality and some freshness but it didn't really start opening up until day 2. No booze burn, just a bit too full on at first. Good for home drinking as it can be given the time, but I wouldn't buy in a restaurant as it would kill most food if popped and poured.
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2/9/2013 - mark_m_owen wrote: 92 Points
Now I've had a few Southern Aussie "bombs" recently of various varietals and blends but this Cab was a refreshing change. Still pretty full-on but there is plenty both on nose and in mouth - black & red fruits, cedar and tobacco (but much muted from a left bank claret for example) and some interesting almost tarry hints. Biggish wine, but not a vulgar one.
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1/18/2013 - L Nierop wrote: 94 Points
A ripe style of Cabernet but still with plenty of freshness and elegance. The nose is ever-changing and most captivating - masses of cassis, spice, tobacco and minerality underscored with a touch of mint. Great length and up there with Australia's big names - Wynns John Riddoch, Henschke Cyril, Mosswood. A bargain at auction via www.bidforwine.co.uk
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3/19/2010 - tplskylrk wrote:
TWATS VIII (Simmy's Pink Palace): Round I. Dark purple. Glycerin, inky, strawberries, red licorice, dusty. JTV – Very niccce. CB says, I like this with a porno face. Sweet nose, berries deep finish, a double swallow, dusty leathered.
II. CB likey likey. Punchy. Young, blue fruit, great mouthfeel, smooth. Andrew says he would cross the road for this one!
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