Medium bodied, modern with rustic notes. Bricked garnet after 7 years. Nose of red fruit, smoke, hints of anise and menthol, dried herbs. Tart volcanic body, eucalyptus, dry rocks. After 90-120 minutes it swells to include pine forest and bramble. Not dissimilar to Gimblett Gravels.
Despite the rich and complex nose and body, the back palate and finish lack harmony and ends astringently and soapy. A sore spot with each sip, particularly with how well it starts. Unfortunately do not have other vintages to compare — the winemaking and terroir seem quality.
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This is lovely. Aromatic nose, full of ground coriander seed and pepper, rubber, blueberries, violets, minerals, and smoke. Great complexity. Good body on the palate, despite the cool climate feel. Satisfying; plenty of extract. Tangy profile centered on medium-ripe blackberries. Subtle tannins.
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4/6/2023 - theaccidentalcellar Likes this wine: 93 Points
Brandied cherry, sumac, pepper, nutty. Long.
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8/14/2021 - ajefferyhbd@gmail.com Likes this wine: 94 Points
Excellent cool climate Shiraz, white pepper, rich, balanced, long finish
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9/26/2020 - grehanchris Likes this wine: 94 Points
Beautiful wine
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3/11/2020 - aero wrote: 89 Points
Medium bodied, modern with rustic notes. Bricked garnet after 7 years. Nose of red fruit, smoke, hints of anise and menthol, dried herbs. Tart volcanic body, eucalyptus, dry rocks. After 90-120 minutes it swells to include pine forest and bramble. Not dissimilar to Gimblett Gravels.
Despite the rich and complex nose and body, the back palate and finish lack harmony and ends astringently and soapy. A sore spot with each sip, particularly with how well it starts. Unfortunately do not have other vintages to compare — the winemaking and terroir seem quality.
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7/31/2017 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is lovely. Aromatic nose, full of ground coriander seed and pepper, rubber, blueberries, violets, minerals, and smoke. Great complexity. Good body on the palate, despite the cool climate feel. Satisfying; plenty of extract. Tangy profile centered on medium-ripe blackberries. Subtle tannins.
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