Pristine bottle, perfect level, perfect cork, 14.5% ABV. Even at eight years of age, this is still a seriously structured wine, with a clean undertow of lively acidity and ample cover of dusty tannins for the ripe fruit. Tertiary flavours (white mushroom) are starting to emerge and the crisp freshness of the Cabernet-Sauvignon and meaty richness of the Shiraz are an interesting counterpoint. Weight is good but not excessive, and the abundant alcohol is well integrated. This is not a refined wine, but certainly a sturdy one, and it will last, albeit without much potential for improvement.
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- Crimsom color with medium forming legs. It's balanced with a medium body with a medium finish - Beautiful depth with great oak integration. Lovely sweet fruit which is elegant to the taste for a young wine. I would give it eight years max.
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10/20/2019 - Morro11 wrote: 90 Points
Good wine with soft tannins and purple berries. Coming to the end of it’s shelf life now
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9/11/2018 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
Pristine bottle, perfect level, perfect cork, 14.5% ABV. Even at eight years of age, this is still a seriously structured wine, with a clean undertow of lively acidity and ample cover of dusty tannins for the ripe fruit. Tertiary flavours (white mushroom) are starting to emerge and the crisp freshness of the Cabernet-Sauvignon and meaty richness of the Shiraz are an interesting counterpoint. Weight is good but not excessive, and the abundant alcohol is well integrated. This is not a refined wine, but certainly a sturdy one, and it will last, albeit without much potential for improvement.
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7/13/2018 - Jbrobbo Likes this wine: 90 Points
Probably getting towards the end of its life
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6/26/2018 - Samlcc wrote:
- Crimsom color and has flavours of black currant and mushroom.
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8/22/2012 - BradClout wrote: 91 Points
- Crimsom color with medium forming legs. It's balanced with a medium body with a medium finish - Beautiful depth with great oak integration. Lovely sweet fruit which is elegant to the taste for a young wine. I would give it eight years max.
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