Eucalyptus, Cherry. Big nose, searing mouthfeel right after opening. No cedar or tobacco or other maturity hints - tastes quite young, not flabby like the 2003 (at this point). Long finish. Tried again second day after pumping, dominant black currant note this time. Very enjoyable, but needs big flavors to stand up to it.
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Soft, elegant, hints of maturity in the form of a whiff of tobacco, still lots of fruit, but with a green pepper note that is pushing more and more into the foreground as time goes by. Lovely with roasted meats.
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Gorgeous wine. Completely mellowed, but not flabby at all. Notes of eucalyptus are still present, along with very pure fruit and a long finish. Unanimously wine of the night (compared to a 2001 Bordeaux and 1985 Rioja)
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2005 Henry's Drive Shiraz Reserve
4/15/2013 - gunnarm Likes this wine: 92 Points
Eucalyptus, Cherry. Big nose, searing mouthfeel right after opening. No cedar or tobacco or other maturity hints - tastes quite young, not flabby like the 2003 (at this point). Long finish. Tried again second day after pumping, dominant black currant note this time. Very enjoyable, but needs big flavors to stand up to it.
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2001 Walla Walla Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley
4/1/2013 - gunnarm Likes this wine: 89 Points
Soft, elegant, hints of maturity in the form of a whiff of tobacco, still lots of fruit, but with a green pepper note that is pushing more and more into the foreground as time goes by. Lovely with roasted meats.
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2001 Shirvington Shiraz
10/1/2012 - gunnarm wrote: 95 Points
Gorgeous wine. Completely mellowed, but not flabby at all. Notes of eucalyptus are still present, along with very pure fruit and a long finish. Unanimously wine of the night (compared to a 2001 Bordeaux and 1985 Rioja)
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