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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 4 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by JeandeTroyes on 9/18/2014 & rated 93 points: Probably (to my taste) the nicest, best balanced and most elegant shiraz I've ever had. Almost meaty on the nose with none of that overpowering backcurrantness which plagues most Australian shiraz's. Clear edges suggest it's on the decline, and "legs" on the glass which confirm it's pedigree. Wonderfully balanced on the palate, with enough acidity and tanins to hold it together. Just a hint of bitter blackcurrant in the aftertaste, but initially subtle fruit and plenty of complexity. Used to be a big fan of all Grant Burge wines - this has helped renew my faith. A much more pleasant experience than my recent encounters with that other Aussie flagship shiraz, Wynn's John Riddoch. This one even has a few more years left in it, I think. (2209 views) | | | Tasted by runny on 5/8/2010 & rated 95 points: Drank from a bottle double decanted the day before for a tasting and spirited away to home. Very earthy on the nose with dark fruit and a slight pepper note on the palate. Simply gorgeous wine and drinking perfectly now. (3430 views) | | | Tasted by Goldstone on 1/3/2007 & rated 90 points: Beautifully deep red in the glass and very clear. Classic warm saddle leather on the nose with some dried herbs and some high notes of acidity. Lovely and succulent (rather than "chewable") in the mouth but too much residual acidity for my personal; taste. Wonderfully long. I feel that I'm being hard on this wine because of the acidity.....which I personally think is a problem with most Australian reds.....but the length is winning me over. Not a Grange or a Hill of Grace but very good indeed and excellent value for money if you can find it for US$60 (unfortunately you add 80% tax to that in Hong Kong). (3964 views) |
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