pnp - didn't think it would stand up to much if any decanting. Very full deep red, brown/orange on the rim, not surprising given its age. Subtle but clear nose of blackcurrants with a hint of oak. On the palate, the fruit is still just about holding on (but only just), fairly high acidity against a backdrop of secondary/tertiary flavours. A good length finish with just a lick of tannin. Certainly lost most of its primary fruit flavours, but this was clearly built to last a lot longer than most ausi shirazes, particularly at the relatively low price point like this was in 2005. I was expecting this to be completely dead, and its certainly past its best, but overall quite a surprise for a 13 year old wine.
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9/16/2016 - trepak wrote: 87 Points
pnp - didn't think it would stand up to much if any decanting. Very full deep red, brown/orange on the rim, not surprising given its age. Subtle but clear nose of blackcurrants with a hint of oak. On the palate, the fruit is still just about holding on (but only just), fairly high acidity against a backdrop of secondary/tertiary flavours. A good length finish with just a lick of tannin. Certainly lost most of its primary fruit flavours, but this was clearly built to last a lot longer than most ausi shirazes, particularly at the relatively low price point like this was in 2005. I was expecting this to be completely dead, and its certainly past its best, but overall quite a surprise for a 13 year old wine.
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11/21/2013 - Jaci wrote: 92 Points
Still drinking well. Good fruit and nicely balanced acidity. Mid-palate finish. Surprisingly good for the price.
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11/21/2013 - Jaci wrote: 91 Points
Still drinking well. Good fruit and nicely balanced acidity. Mid-palate finish. Surprisingly good for the price.
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11/21/2013 - Jaci wrote:
Still drinking well. Plenty of fruit and balanced acidity. Surprisingly good for the price.
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3/10/2010 - curtiy wrote: 88 Points
Dark coloring, nose and palate of blackberry, plum mid palate, dark chocolate at end. Medium finish. Decent qpr $17
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