NobleRottersSydney - reds at 10 20 30 (Fix, St James, Sydney): {cork, 13.5%} [Stephen] A mix of Coonawarra, Barossa and Adelaide Hills fruit. Seems to have been about the end of the line for this sourcing; after a void 2003 vintage Shadrach returned from 2004 as all-Barossa. Developing chocolate and currant nose. American oak too, but not over the top. Palate is a bit syrupy in texture, with fading acidity and low powdery tannins. The sheer fruit weight – currants and blackberries supported by sweet vanilla oak – is what carries it, but it fades out a bit on the mid and back-palate, despite a medium length finish. Gentle old Oz cabernet at twenty, but not going anywhere now.
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Big power Aussie cab - will continue to improve and flatten out. There is a sharpness at the start which the underlying rich flavors help quickly dissipate and so not an unpleasant experience by any means. Thin edges might lead you to believe that it is older than it actually is. Looking forward to how this matures. Enjoyed with Spanish cows milk cheese which lost the battle of the flavors.
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Very belated birthday dinner with Louise at Sage - drank with Veal. Big, South Australian Cab Sauv. Not really my style, I think both Coonawara and Margaret River produce far more elegant Cabs. This was, however, very attractive. Dark plummy flavours, lots of extract, very concentrated. good structure, decent finish. Just a little simple and straightforward.. (40 views)
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5/5/2021 - graemeg wrote:
NobleRottersSydney - reds at 10 20 30 (Fix, St James, Sydney): {cork, 13.5%} [Stephen] A mix of Coonawarra, Barossa and Adelaide Hills fruit. Seems to have been about the end of the line for this sourcing; after a void 2003 vintage Shadrach returned from 2004 as all-Barossa. Developing chocolate and currant nose. American oak too, but not over the top. Palate is a bit syrupy in texture, with fading acidity and low powdery tannins. The sheer fruit weight – currants and blackberries supported by sweet vanilla oak – is what carries it, but it fades out a bit on the mid and back-palate, despite a medium length finish. Gentle old Oz cabernet at twenty, but not going anywhere now.
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5/6/2013 - Magic Slim Likes this wine: 89 Points
Big power Aussie cab - will continue to improve and flatten out. There is a sharpness at the start which the underlying rich flavors help quickly dissipate and so not an unpleasant experience by any means. Thin edges might lead you to believe that it is older than it actually is. Looking forward to how this matures. Enjoyed with Spanish cows milk cheese which lost the battle of the flavors.
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3/6/2013 - Magic Slim wrote: 90 Points
Big earthy feel. Classic Australian cab. Lacking subtlety but by no means unpleasant. Still a long way to go. Much smother after 24 hours
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10/5/2008 - rbazinet wrote: flawed
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8/20/2007 - Paul S wrote: 89 Points
Very belated birthday dinner with Louise at Sage - drank with Veal. Big, South Australian Cab Sauv. Not really my style, I think both Coonawara and Margaret River produce far more elegant Cabs. This was, however, very attractive. Dark plummy flavours, lots of extract, very concentrated. good structure, decent finish. Just a little simple and straightforward.. (40 views)
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