Under cork 45mm 1-2mm penetrated Colour surprisingly med dense garnet , browning on the edges 15/15 Nose Med+ intensity , dark fruits cherries plums , blackcurrants dried flowers, wild raspberry , hints of dark chocolate, cigar box earthy , smoky, mushroom, great balance and intensity 28/30 Palate med to full bodied , nice mouthfeel, elegent , aged palate , long silky finish ,getting a little lean but hey 16yo 41/44 Overall Sensational wine from an amazing vineyard “Clayvin” especially the nose , palate starting to fade , love it 9/11
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This was still a very pleasant experience, with a nice savoury note to the wine. Given previous tastings of this wine though, it appears to be now in decline, losing some of its focus and definition. Drink up methinks
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5/13/2019 - LindsayM Likes this wine: 93 Points
Under cork 45mm 1-2mm penetrated
Colour surprisingly med dense garnet , browning on the edges 15/15
Nose Med+ intensity , dark fruits cherries plums , blackcurrants dried flowers, wild raspberry , hints of dark chocolate, cigar box earthy , smoky, mushroom, great balance and intensity 28/30
Palate med to full bodied , nice mouthfeel, elegent , aged palate , long silky finish ,getting a little lean but hey 16yo 41/44
Overall Sensational wine from an amazing vineyard “Clayvin” especially the nose , palate starting to fade , love it 9/11
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9/3/2014 - MJINZ wrote: 92 Points
V Smooth Re buy
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6/18/2014 - NZ_Mag wrote: 94 Points
Red and black berry fruit, with mineral presence. Cherry, Plum and earthy flavours with smoky oak leading to hint of chocolate on the finish.
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12/21/2013 - MikeyCbg Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nicely developed savouriness, but still deep fruit. Surprisingly robust.
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11/23/2013 - swfc wrote:
This was still a very pleasant experience, with a nice savoury note to the wine. Given previous tastings of this wine though, it appears to be now in decline, losing some of its focus and definition. Drink up methinks
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