Smooth and supple without being over the top this one shows nice balance which many don’t expect coming out of Australia in this category. A well-made wine that is easy to drink and enjoyable but doesn’t necessarily excite. At $16 I’m not likely to buy again but wouldn’t stop you from doing so. And for those interested in how it is aging I’d say plenty well. Seems this has another 4+ years at minimum in it…
Wine Geek Notes: Imported by Old Bridge Cellars, Aged in 20% new French Oak
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Blackberry, vanilla, indistinguishable herbs and white pepper on the nose. Nice mouthfeel and balance with a soft and well integrated tannic structure. Ripe and somewhat earthy cherry flavor mid palate. Medium length finish with a quick spicy transition. Paired with grilled rib eye steaks and string beans.
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7/24/2012 - Jason Rzutkiewicz wrote: 88 Points
Smooth and supple without being over the top this one shows nice balance which many don’t expect coming out of Australia in this category. A well-made wine that is easy to drink and enjoyable but doesn’t necessarily excite. At $16 I’m not likely to buy again but wouldn’t stop you from doing so. And for those interested in how it is aging I’d say plenty well. Seems this has another 4+ years at minimum in it…
Wine Geek Notes: Imported by Old Bridge Cellars, Aged in 20% new French Oak
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8/24/2011 - arthrovine wrote: 86 Points
simple soft shiraz flavors, moderate tannin with too much oak. I didnt recall this much oak in the previous bottle, but its been 2.5 years
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6/16/2010 - theilliniguy wrote: 74 Points
Too sweet
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4/23/2010 - Josh D Likes this wine: 91 Points
Deep red with hints of pepper on the nose. Smooth tannins with flavors of berry and pepper. I like this wine a lot
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8/15/2009 - 750ml wrote: 88 Points
Blackberry, vanilla, indistinguishable herbs and white pepper on the nose. Nice mouthfeel and balance with a soft and well integrated tannic structure. Ripe and somewhat earthy cherry flavor mid palate. Medium length finish with a quick spicy transition. Paired with grilled rib eye steaks and string beans.
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