1979 vs 1985; 6/15/2019-6/16/2019 (SLC): Cork was soaked all the way through and there was a ton of mold under the capsule on top of the bottle. We cleaned it up good, but with how deeply the cork was soaked we were concerned. This wine was delicious, still so young this probably could have lived another 10+ if the cork held. Black Pepper, even a hint of olive. Black fruit driven, with amazing acidity to balance it out. I was blown away this was so good!! Tasted very French in style, reminded me of an old Northern Rhone much more than what you expect from Aussie Shiraz these days
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Bottle slightly ullaged; cork broke in two. Bit scary! But... beautiful clear red, no browning at all. Cedar, fruits, spices. Long balanced gentle palate. Don't panic drinking, but finish by 2015
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6/15/2019 - kdubler wrote:
1979 vs 1985; 6/15/2019-6/16/2019 (SLC): Cork was soaked all the way through and there was a ton of mold under the capsule on top of the bottle. We cleaned it up good, but with how deeply the cork was soaked we were concerned. This wine was delicious, still so young this probably could have lived another 10+ if the cork held. Black Pepper, even a hint of olive. Black fruit driven, with amazing acidity to balance it out. I was blown away this was so good!! Tasted very French in style, reminded me of an old Northern Rhone much more than what you expect from Aussie Shiraz these days
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6/27/2010 - Herbie Win wrote: 90 Points
Bottle slightly ullaged; cork broke in two. Bit scary!
But... beautiful clear red, no browning at all. Cedar, fruits, spices.
Long balanced gentle palate. Don't panic drinking, but finish by 2015
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9/30/2005 - CamWheeler wrote: 91 Points
Beautiful mature Hunter red. Very refined, very pleasant.
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