Still dripping with plump, ripe fruit. Plums, blueberries, violets and coffee. Savoury and earthy underneath. Oak has been gobbled up by the fruit. Wonderful tannin structure and balance to the wine. Still in its early stages of development. This will improve for years and last for decades. (94+ Excellent wine)
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A very savoury Shiraz. The nose was leather, earthy with a smoky note. Body was refined and smooth, embedded by oak and acidity. A fine wine although the finish may lack depth and complexity for some people. Would not recommend it to people who like their Shiraz to be fruit driven. A delightful drop.
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Nose of moist, soft leather, with notes of rosemary, thyme, and blackberry. Palate shows tight, leathery tannin and intense, focused acidity. Flavours of leather, cassis, pink grapefruit, and cardamom.
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Dark red with no bricking. Lovely nose - violets, pepper and dark fruit. Smooth mouthfeel, intense fruit and solid acid throughout. Unfortunately, the tannins seem to have faded out, leaving the palate lacking impact and unbalanced with the acidity sticking out somewhat. Nice long finish.
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11/8/2023 - G.M. Likes this wine: 94 Points
Still dripping with plump, ripe fruit. Plums, blueberries, violets and coffee. Savoury and earthy underneath. Oak has been gobbled up by the fruit. Wonderful tannin structure and balance to the wine. Still in its early stages of development. This will improve for years and last for decades. (94+ Excellent wine)
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6/13/2020 - tanduybui Likes this wine: 92 Points
A very savoury Shiraz. The nose was leather, earthy with a smoky note. Body was refined and smooth, embedded by oak and acidity. A fine wine although the finish may lack depth and complexity for some people. Would not recommend it to people who like their Shiraz to be fruit driven. A delightful drop.
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4/28/2016 - Drinking Trees wrote:
Nose of moist, soft leather, with notes of rosemary, thyme, and blackberry. Palate shows tight, leathery tannin and intense, focused acidity. Flavours of leather, cassis, pink grapefruit, and cardamom.
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6/19/2015 - Giggs wrote:
Slightly flawed. Barrel marked; nutty cardboard. Distracting. Underneath, the wine is good but nothing special. Would have been better five years ago.
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6/5/2008 - spaniel wrote: 92 Points
Dark red with no bricking. Lovely nose - violets, pepper and dark fruit. Smooth mouthfeel, intense fruit and solid acid throughout. Unfortunately, the tannins seem to have faded out, leaving the palate lacking impact and unbalanced with the acidity sticking out somewhat. Nice long finish.
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