Semi blind tasting flight of 6. Blind for the rest of our group. 2014 DuMol Finn, 2009 Jaboulet Chapelle, 1988 Sandrone Cannubi, 1999 Tignanello, 2014 Cos d'Estournel and 2017 Penfold St Henri
This bottle thrown in as a replacement for a corked wine. It was first coravined 3 years ago but held up really well. Not spoilt as the group put in in place no 3, but it was clearly more advanced than it should be at this age. This is my note from the first coravin tap ;
Opulent blue/black fruit, some earthy notes, black olive or maybe licorice. Aromas are definitely sweeter than the RWT. Rather similar mouth impression when it comes to flavours/aromas. Fine tannins and far from intrusive. Medium to full bodied but still the impression is rather cool. Very nice balance and a long finish. Very good already but not quite up to the RWT. 93-94p range.
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👃Nose: Aromas of blackberry , mocha coffee, chocolate, pepper and spices.
👅Palate: Full body and well structured. Medium to high tannin, became smooth 2 hours later. (in decanter) Long finish and delicate taste. Classic Australia Shiraz, still needs 5-10 years for further aging.
🧮Overall Rating: 93
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Big, deep and powerful but well structured and totally delicious. Nice balance of fruit and savoury nuances. Layered and complex. Plums, berries and tar. Classic high quality Australian shiraz. Many years still in it.
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5/9/2024 - Mascarello59 wrote:
Semi blind tasting flight of 6. Blind for the rest of our group.
2014 DuMol Finn, 2009 Jaboulet Chapelle, 1988 Sandrone Cannubi, 1999 Tignanello, 2014 Cos d'Estournel and 2017 Penfold St Henri
This bottle thrown in as a replacement for a corked wine. It was first coravined 3 years ago but held up really well. Not spoilt as the group put in in place no 3, but it was clearly more advanced than it should be at this age.
This is my note from the first coravin tap ;
Opulent blue/black fruit, some earthy notes, black olive or maybe licorice. Aromas are definitely sweeter than the RWT. Rather similar mouth impression when it comes to flavours/aromas. Fine tannins and far from intrusive. Medium to full bodied but still the impression is rather cool. Very nice balance and a long finish. Very good already but not quite up to the RWT. 93-94p range.
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4/12/2024 - brianwu0812 Likes this wine: 93 Points
📍Region: South Australia/Australia 🇦🇺
🍇Grape Variety: 97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷Alcohol: ABV: 14.5%
💵Price: from friend’s cellar
👀Color: Medium-dark purple
👃Nose: Aromas of blackberry , mocha coffee, chocolate, pepper and spices.
👅Palate:
Full body and well structured. Medium to high tannin, became smooth 2 hours later. (in decanter) Long finish and delicate taste. Classic Australia Shiraz, still needs 5-10 years for further aging.
🧮Overall Rating: 93
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3/10/2024 - nwebstar Likes this wine: 95 Points
Big, deep and powerful but well structured and totally delicious. Nice balance of fruit and savoury nuances. Layered and complex. Plums, berries and tar. Classic high quality Australian shiraz. Many years still in it.
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8/13/2023 - jrbates68@gmail.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
A lovely wine. Not big on fruit but gloriously smooth.
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4/29/2023 - Don Street Cellar wrote:
At Andrew wine night
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