This was surprisingly good given the age, the Grenache element gives a little oxidation but on the whole it was a smooth mouthful with good flavour and decent balance. I would drink again.
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Probably didnt store this one correctly if I am honest, but still a good colour. Not decanted, drank immediately and still plenty of berries, vanilla, ash and cedar oak on the nose. Medium bodied, quite bitter but that is probably my own fault for not letting an 8 year Barossa breath, it does settle a bit though. Shortish finish. My last bottle, the others were used for cooking, a splash for you and a sip for me was the old kitchen theory. Bit of a quaffer but ok I guess, served better as cooking wine. Agree with the others past its best.
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Past its prime, but a very enjoyable one: beautiful garnet red with orange shimmers, well balanced, warm (slow legs), medium bodied, round tannins, showing earthy and ripe fruit notes w/ a hint of caramel & spices.
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Não foi decantado, mas passei pelo vituri. Rubi opaco, com sinais de evolução nas bordas. Nariz característico de vinhos do Rhone, frutas maduras e um pouco de álcool sobressaindo. Muito bom na boca, ótima acidez, equilibrado, taninos macios, "quente", final médio, mas com um toque de álcool. Vou provar de novo mais tarde a outra metade da garrafa.
2o dia: o álcool se foi e o nariz ficou um pouco mais aberto. Muito bom no palato, equilibrado, a "quentura" se foi e o resultado da harmonização com um fillet mignon com gorgonzola foi excelente.
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I was a little surprised tonight with this win. We didn't expect much from this bottle, cellared for for about a year. It was paired with a CHARED medium rare fillet. Shiraz was the star but the Grenache was best supporting in this show, with cherry hiding in the background. The wine ended up being the star of a romantic evening. It's a bit like a walk on that steals the show!
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- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of cherry. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of strawberry jam and cherry with a medium body. Juicy texture with a medium finish - Sweet fruited but not too sweet. Nice spice. Still holding up okay. Good solid wine still with a bit of tannin grip on the finish.
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I'm feeling this wine. Held up over 2+ days. This is definitely Rhone in it's style but obviously much brighter fruit. I'd say it's like some of the 2007 Southern Rhones I have had. Went really well with mushroom and chicken pie. I'll be buying more at $15.
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Consumed after two bottles of very nice Cab Sav. Probably an unfair comparison as after drinking these, the big shiraz and rich grenache seemed far to over powering. On previous occasions, drinking this was a very enjoyable experience, not so much on this occasion.
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Got this bottle from Total Wine. Nice red-purple, almost looks burnt but not so. Great big earthy Shiraz nose with cherries and strawberries. Palate of mixed berries that opens up quickly with air. Long soft finish. Great value
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Owned by "cult" winemaker Jonathan Maltus, who made his name with St Emilion's Château Teyssier, The Colonial Estate is made up of a collection of vineyards in the Barossa and Eden Valleys. Making truly individual wines with equipment shipped in from France, The Colonial Estate's top wine, Exile, uses grapes sourced from the same area as Penfolds Grange.
The 2006 GSM, Envoy, is made from a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 20% Mourvèdre (more commonly known as Mataró in Australia) aged in a mixture of French and American oak for 12 months.
Dark-ruby in colour, I found dark cherry, blueberry and earthy aromas on the nose. The palate is full bodied and mouth-filling. Intense berry fruit, mineral characters and a long, clean finish.
91 Points, James Halliday 91 Points, International Wine Cellar 91 Points, The Wine Advocate Why stray from the pack: 91 Points, Greatgrapes!
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11/5/2014 - vespasian Likes this wine: 90 Points
This was surprisingly good given the age, the Grenache element gives a little oxidation but on the whole it was a smooth mouthful with good flavour and decent balance. I would drink again.
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5/9/2014 - red.red.vino wrote: 85 Points
Probably didnt store this one correctly if I am honest, but still a good colour. Not decanted, drank immediately and still plenty of berries, vanilla, ash and cedar oak on the nose. Medium bodied, quite bitter but that is probably my own fault for not letting an 8 year Barossa breath, it does settle a bit though. Shortish finish. My last bottle, the others were used for cooking, a splash for you and a sip for me was the old kitchen theory. Bit of a quaffer but ok I guess, served better as cooking wine.
Agree with the others past its best.
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7/26/2013 - rcvx wrote: 90 Points
Past its prime, but a very enjoyable one: beautiful garnet red with orange shimmers, well balanced, warm (slow legs), medium bodied, round tannins, showing earthy and ripe fruit notes w/ a hint of caramel & spices.
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1/17/2013 - fasimao Likes this wine: 90 Points
Não foi decantado, mas passei pelo vituri. Rubi opaco, com sinais de evolução nas bordas. Nariz característico de vinhos do Rhone, frutas maduras e um pouco de álcool sobressaindo. Muito bom na boca, ótima acidez, equilibrado, taninos macios, "quente", final médio, mas com um toque de álcool. Vou provar de novo mais tarde a outra metade da garrafa.
2o dia: o álcool se foi e o nariz ficou um pouco mais aberto. Muito bom no palato, equilibrado, a "quentura" se foi e o resultado da harmonização com um fillet mignon com gorgonzola foi excelente.
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2/18/2012 - sojoknuckle wrote: 91 Points
Nice red medium body and was enjoyed as a cocktail. I love the different wines from this producer.
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1/20/2012 - C'est la Vin wrote: 90 Points
Seems to be holding up well, and if anything, improving. Starting to see some mature fruit characteristics.
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9/2/2011 - CorkPullerUpSC wrote: 90 Points
I was a little surprised tonight with this win. We didn't expect much from this bottle, cellared for for about a year. It was paired with a CHARED medium rare fillet. Shiraz was the star but the Grenache was best supporting in this show, with cherry hiding in the background. The wine ended up being the star of a romantic evening. It's a bit like a walk on that steals the show!
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8/14/2011 - C'est la Vin wrote: 85 Points
- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of cherry. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of strawberry jam and cherry with a medium body. Juicy texture with a medium finish - Sweet fruited but not too sweet. Nice spice. Still holding up okay. Good solid wine still with a bit of tannin grip on the finish.
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6/12/2011 - TheBosWineGuy wrote: 88 Points
I'm feeling this wine. Held up over 2+ days. This is definitely Rhone in it's style but obviously much brighter fruit. I'd say it's like some of the 2007 Southern Rhones I have had. Went really well with mushroom and chicken pie. I'll be buying more at $15.
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3/29/2011 - C'est la Vin wrote: 84 Points
Consumed after two bottles of very nice Cab Sav. Probably an unfair comparison as after drinking these, the big shiraz and rich grenache seemed far to over powering. On previous occasions, drinking this was a very enjoyable experience, not so much on this occasion.
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3/17/2011 - Jim.Hoover wrote: 91 Points
Got this bottle from Total Wine. Nice red-purple, almost looks burnt but not so. Great big earthy Shiraz nose with cherries and strawberries. Palate of mixed berries that opens up quickly with air. Long soft finish. Great value
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8/28/2010 - RichardZula Likes this wine:
Fragrant nose; quite dark in color; dense, rich flavors.
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3/28/2010 - jamieirving wrote: 91 Points
Owned by "cult" winemaker Jonathan Maltus, who made his name with St Emilion's Château Teyssier, The Colonial Estate is made up of a collection of vineyards in the Barossa and Eden Valleys. Making truly individual wines with equipment shipped in from France, The Colonial Estate's top wine, Exile, uses grapes sourced from the same area as Penfolds Grange.
The 2006 GSM, Envoy, is made from a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 20% Mourvèdre (more commonly known as Mataró in Australia) aged in a mixture of French and American oak for 12 months.
Dark-ruby in colour, I found dark cherry, blueberry and earthy aromas on the nose. The palate is full bodied and mouth-filling. Intense berry fruit, mineral characters and a long, clean finish.
91 Points, James Halliday
91 Points, International Wine Cellar
91 Points, The Wine Advocate
Why stray from the pack: 91 Points, Greatgrapes!
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