Wine Education Service - Syrah/Shiraz

South Hampstead High School
Tasted Thursday, January 29, 2009 by tendring with 474 views

Introduction

Presented by Lena Inger and Sandy Leckie

Flight 1 (1 Note)

Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 2007 Porcupine Ridge Syrah 78 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region

    Fruity, pleasant, a bit animal.
    Sweet fruit, tannic and acidic, probably will benefit from say 3 more years in the cellar.

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2005 Alain Graillot Saint-Joseph 92 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Saint-Joseph

    Framyard and fruit with a hint of Elastoplast, very attractive.
    Fruity and beautifully balanced, drinking nicely now but this wine will only get better over the next five years.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • 2006 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Mejeans 94 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas

    An attractive nose, very fruity with a hint of leather.
    Fruit and liquorice, good balance, drinking well but will get even better over the next 10 years.

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Flight 5 (1 Note)

  • 2006 Villa Maria Syrah Cellar Selection 91 Points

    New Zealand, North Island, Hawke's Bay, Gimblett Gravels

    Fabulous nose, lots of complex levels including vanilla, very seductive.
    Vanilla and fruit, then the tannin kicks in, very complex, needs keeping at least 5 years.

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Flight 6 (1 Note)

  • 2006 Montes Alpha Syrah 80 Points

    Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

    Over the top blackcurrant nose.
    Sweet with lots of tannin, oaky and some tarriness, quite long.

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Flight 7 (1 Note)

  • 2004 Cortes de Cima Syrah 98 Points

    Portugal, Alentejano, Vinho Regional Alentejano

    Very aromatic, wonderful vegetal development notes and excellent fruit.
    Lovely, fruity, smooth, elegant, very moreish, will keep beautifully.

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Flight 8 (1 Note)

  • 2005 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Dead Arm 98 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

    Pleasantly fruity nose with excellent complexity.
    Gorgeous mouth, great balance, lots of life, very complex, great length.

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