We are not the biggest fans of Shiraz/Syrah, so were a bit hesitant to open it, but we were celebrating, and i had cooked a Lamb Shoulder with Roast Veges, so a bold dark wine seemed like a great accompaniment.
Wow, that wine impressed! It's so dark, smells wonderful, as unexpectedly sold, none of the normal bite of a Shiraz. Looking forward to letting it decant for a while longer before continuing with enjoying it. Nice to see that it may still be available, as we want more of this one!
Well, it was still great after a day decanting... along with an early candle-lit Valentines dinner, due to a horrendous sudden, short storm causing 500k houses having no power! We still have no power a day later!
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Plum and blackberry monster and there was little complexity and even the nose was muted today, isn't this the same bottle we loved from Bangkok BKK Airport a few years ago!? I think our palate has significantly evolved since "back then".. Happy new year 2022!!
Malaysia, Jan 2022
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This one needs (!) decanting. 1 hr was not enough, still improving at hour 3 when we finished the bottle. Should’ve done more research. ~ Cooked black fruit, mild vanilla. Prune and blackberry.
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After a two hour decant this was approachable. Rich Shiraz with a medium and smooth finish. Wonder what a 4 hour decant would have done to late now as it’s the last one. Thoroughly enjoyable with traditional bangers n mash
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2/12/2024 - SubEtherBASS Likes this wine: 91 Points
We are not the biggest fans of Shiraz/Syrah, so were a bit hesitant to open it, but we were celebrating, and i had cooked a Lamb Shoulder with Roast Veges, so a bold dark wine seemed like a great accompaniment.
Wow, that wine impressed! It's so dark, smells wonderful, as unexpectedly sold, none of the normal bite of a Shiraz.
Looking forward to letting it decant for a while longer before continuing with enjoying it.
Nice to see that it may still be available, as we want more of this one!
Well, it was still great after a day decanting... along with an early candle-lit Valentines dinner, due to a horrendous sudden, short storm causing 500k houses having no power! We still have no power a day later!
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1/1/2022 - Juliansi Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Plum and blackberry monster and there was little complexity and even the nose was muted today, isn't this the same bottle we loved from Bangkok BKK Airport a few years ago!? I think our palate has significantly evolved since "back then".. Happy new year 2022!!
Malaysia, Jan 2022
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10/16/2021 - wcliao wrote:
open up after some decant
decent aroma and taste
notable spicy at the end
age out quickly afterward
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7/10/2021 - jdkrabbe wrote: 90 Points
This one needs (!) decanting. 1 hr was not enough, still improving at hour 3 when we finished the bottle. Should’ve done more research. ~ Cooked black fruit, mild vanilla. Prune and blackberry.
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3/19/2021 - adbdorset wrote:
After a two hour decant this was approachable.
Rich Shiraz with a medium and smooth finish.
Wonder what a 4 hour decant would have done to late now as it’s the last one.
Thoroughly enjoyable with traditional bangers n mash
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