I tasted this immediately following the current vintage (2015) O'Riada.
Impressive to see the amazingly forward berries and spice of the '15 have mellowed consistently to reveal an overall deliciously blended cool climate shiraz.
Deep garnet rapidly thinning out towards the top. Light legs. Musty bookshelves, black pepper, subdued berries. Not a lingering finish, but not short either. Would easily suit lamb, beef, venison.
Well done Tim.
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2008 Clonakilla Shiraz O'Riada
2/6/2017 - captainwb wrote: 92 Points
I tasted this immediately following the current vintage (2015) O'Riada.
Impressive to see the amazingly forward berries and spice of the '15 have mellowed consistently to reveal an overall deliciously blended cool climate shiraz.
Deep garnet rapidly thinning out towards the top. Light legs. Musty bookshelves, black pepper, subdued berries. Not a lingering finish, but not short either. Would easily suit lamb, beef, venison.
Well done Tim.
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2006 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28 Kalimna
1/14/2016 - captainwb Likes this wine: 92 Points
Subdued, but noticable tannins. Ripe fruit. Plenty of life left.
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2010 Clonakilla Shiraz Hilltops
1/2/2016 - captainwb Likes this wine: 94 Points
Superb. Served at cellar temp, 15c. Big, but not overdone christmas fruit notes. Still tanninson the back end. Will last another 5.
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