2007 Clonakilla Shiraz O'Riada

Community Tasting Notes (18) Avg Score: 90.8 points

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  12/31/2020 - mphatic wrote:

  No formal notes. Served warmer than I normally would, however this doesn't appear to be to the wine's detriment; this bottle showed better than the previous couple.
  Screwcap. Berries, toasty Cedar, plum, cherry, five spice. Creamy, warm fruit.
  Balance en pointe. Showing some developmental complexity but the fruit is still youthful.

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  6/29/2019 - cerobo Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Perfectly in the drinking window. Lovely soft tannins, berry fruit, balanced and quite long. Delicious

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  12/18/2018 - rapcor wrote: 85 Points

  It finished with a high level of acid and tannin. It had lost it’s fruit and was more savoury. Maybe more age will help.I kept it in the fridge for 24 hours & then let it air for 2 hours. I was disappointed that it did not seem to improve. I have a sense that it is flat. Maybe it is past it’s best.

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  3/28/2018 - VinCapitan Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Smells of Shiraz, but doesn't have the palate of Shiraz unless it's cool climate. Blackberry, peanut brittle, dark earth and cherry spice and all things nice. Some black pepper, linear strong.

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  3/16/2018 - majamke Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Double decanted. Musk, Violet. Tight core of black fruits reluctant to unfurl despite 11 years of age. Charcoal like tannins and good length. Clearly a hot vintage yet the wine is balanced and capable of improving further. From 2021 for me.

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