NobleRottersSydney - emergency Penfolds (Alio's, Surry Hills): [375ml, 11%, cork] {Andrew} Very brown indeed – there’s no other word for it. Smells of burnt fig jam with a stale molasses note. You wouldn’t say it’s recognisably riesling in any form. The palate is rich but short; clearly oxidised, and on the evidence of a bottle tasted last year which was in cracking form, this is prematurely so.
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NobleRottersSydney - Black&White Labels (Alio's, Surry Hills): [375ml, 11%, cork] {Andrew} A treasure from the past. One of the great under-rated sweeties. Aged and rich apricot/brassy/botrytis aromas which avoid flatness or oxidation. The palate is all liquid copper and crème brulee flavours, rich yet aged, with a refreshing finish. Medium-bodied, with intense flavours, and nicely-balanced sweetness (ie. not over-the-top). Good strong mid-palate, and medium length finish. A triumphant bottle.
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2/7/2011 - graemeg wrote: flawed
NobleRottersSydney - emergency Penfolds (Alio's, Surry Hills): [375ml, 11%, cork] {Andrew} Very brown indeed – there’s no other word for it. Smells of burnt fig jam with a stale molasses note. You wouldn’t say it’s recognisably riesling in any form. The palate is rich but short; clearly oxidised, and on the evidence of a bottle tasted last year which was in cracking form, this is prematurely so.
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5/3/2010 - graemeg Likes this wine:
NobleRottersSydney - Black&White Labels (Alio's, Surry Hills): [375ml, 11%, cork] {Andrew} A treasure from the past. One of the great under-rated sweeties. Aged and rich apricot/brassy/botrytis aromas which avoid flatness or oxidation. The palate is all liquid copper and crème brulee flavours, rich yet aged, with a refreshing finish. Medium-bodied, with intense flavours, and nicely-balanced sweetness (ie. not over-the-top). Good strong mid-palate, and medium length finish. A triumphant bottle.
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