Australian Cabernet Shiraz and Book XVII (Blind tasting)

Tasted Friday, July 29, 2016 by cab blends with 328 views

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2004 Hundred Acre Vineyard Shiraz Summer's Block Ancient Way 94 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    Rich and integrated from the start. Light fruit aromas with a moderately long finish and nice tannins 7/10

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  • 2005 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley 93 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    This should have had decanting and I think it will improve significantly. Popped and poured tonight.

    A young yet light fruity nose. Tannins at 7.5/10. Clearly the acidity comes through in the nose and on the palate. Body seemed thin and this is where decanting would help.

    A sharpness and heat on the finish.

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  • 2012 Wirra Wirra Cabernet Sauvignon Dead Ringer 91 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

    High tannins at 7.5/10

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  • 2007 Torbreck The Factor 88 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    Black tires on the nose which was not exciting.

    Nice strong body 7/10 with high acidity.

    On the palate smoother and balanced

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  • 2002 Torbreck RunRig 90 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    A very interesting nose that was appealing. Green non-sweetened maraschino cherries. The best nose of the night so far.

    A rounded and integrated body although it was on the lighter side (6/10). The body had a sweetness. Nail polish was a little problem that held this back then the finish went beyond that and was enjoyable.

    Tannins 6.5/10

    When it was unveiled I was quite surprised.

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Flight 2 (3 Notes)

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