Deep ruby colour, with a just a tinge of brown. Classic cab shiraz palate, with a strong scent of black currants. Drinking well now, but starting to fade. Drink now to soon.
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Combination of dirt of fruit. Color has tawny hints at edges, showing its age. It is drinking quiet well today. I would not hold onto this vintage much longer though. Drink now.
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Youthful dark color with a good nose of blackberry, dust and menthol on the nose. On day one, though, no palate. So recorked and enjoyed on Day Two where the aromas come through as flavors on the palate, along with significant tannins. To it's credit, there's none of the usual Barossa excess here. But at the same time, at age 16 it's merely chronologically older and it lacks the secondary development one cellars a wine 16 years for. Not sure if this will improve with even more time or merely fade away.
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Nose reminds me of tamarind paste. Well balanced palate, no heat, good acidity. Not a fruit bomb. Still some tannins clinging to the teeth. Very good palate penetration. Fresh and substantial but lacking complexity on day one. Day two lurking menthol emerges with black cardamom and pencil lead. Now the complexity has kicked in. Still perfect balance day two. Remarkable drinking on day two for a 14 yr old wine! Score for day 2.
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5/14/2022 - Mr Laroux wrote:
Deep ruby colour, with a just a tinge of brown. Classic cab shiraz palate, with a strong scent of black currants. Drinking well now, but starting to fade. Drink now to soon.
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12/14/2020 - Michael_D Likes this wine: 92 Points
Combination of dirt of fruit. Color has tawny hints at edges, showing its age. It is drinking quiet well today. I would not hold onto this vintage much longer though. Drink now.
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4/10/2017 - Neecies wrote: 88 Points
Youthful dark color with a good nose of blackberry, dust and menthol on the nose. On day one, though, no palate. So recorked and enjoyed on Day Two where the aromas come through as flavors on the palate, along with significant tannins. To it's credit, there's none of the usual Barossa excess here. But at the same time, at age 16 it's merely chronologically older and it lacks the secondary development one cellars a wine 16 years for. Not sure if this will improve with even more time or merely fade away.
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7/15/2016 - simmer34 wrote:
With big brother
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9/25/2015 - ephorn Likes this wine: 94 Points
Nose reminds me of tamarind paste. Well balanced palate, no heat, good acidity. Not a fruit bomb. Still some tannins clinging to the teeth. Very good palate penetration. Fresh and substantial but lacking complexity on day one. Day two lurking menthol emerges with black cardamom and pencil lead. Now the complexity has kicked in. Still perfect balance day two. Remarkable drinking on day two for a 14 yr old wine! Score for day 2.
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