Better on Day 2 or 3!
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Tasted Thursday, June 2, 2022 - Tuesday, July 5, 2022 by 3daywinereview.com with 252 views
Introduction
A lot of members on Wine Berserkers think wine can't improve over 3 days which I know is not true as I have been doing this process for over six years. Does that mean every bottle will improve, no as documented for the month of June.
Flight 1 - Wines that improved (8 Notes)
These wines improved a significant amount over 3 days and need cellaring.
Flight 2 - Wines that held form (3 Notes)
These wines were good on all the days sampled.
Flight 3 - Wines that did not improve (3 Notes)
These wines need to be consumed on day 1 or in the near future as they will not benefit from cellaring.
2016 Carlisle Syrah Papa's Block 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
(6/8/2022)
Day 1: Dark purple. Dust, wood, spice, blackberries, plum and chocolate. Big style wine and on the pop and pour a bit over the top. Rating held at this point.
Day 1.25: Had to give this a good decant as a bit over the top on pop and pour. Blackberries, mild heat, spices, wood, dust and dark chocolate. Certainly not my preferred style and too big for me. Not flawed but just not into high octane Syrah. 88 points
Day 2: Wood, spice, blackberries, tar, black pepper, minerals and red currants. Better on day 2 and no heat like day 1. Still not a wine I am running out to get but solid. 90 points
Day 3: A little better but big style Syrah. Blackberries, black pepper, spice, tar, wood and dark chocolate. Medium plus finish. 90+ points
Recommendation: For sure needs more time in the cellar. Would not touch these until 2026 and beyond.
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2018 Shaw and Smith Shiraz 94 Points
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
(6/10/2022)
Day 1: This wine has turned out to be a winner on every occasion. Fragrant wine with floral, raspberries, mint, roasted Chesnuts, white pepper and underbrush. The anti in your face Aussie Shiraz. Love it. 93 points
Day 2: Better than the previous for sure. Floral, raspberries, spice, white pepper, minerals, underbrush and dust. Very nice wine and under $30. 93 points
Day 2.5: This is even better than earlier. This has picked up some weight and features plums, raspberries, black pepper, minerals, roasted meats, soy and spices. 94 points
Day 3: Roasted meats, blueberries, raspberries, spices, underbrush, black pepper, mild soy and dark plums. This is a steal for $28. 94 points
Recommendation: Get some if you can. One of the better Aussie Values out there.
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2018 Château Marjosse 93 Points
France, Bordeaux
(6/2/2022)
Day 2: Continues to be a great value at $13.99 with dark fruits, Chesnuts, spice, mild oak and minerals. Solid effort.
Day 3: Patience pays off. This wine is singing on day 3 and one of the better values anywhere in the world for under $20. Roasted Chesnuts, perfume, blueberries, minerals, exotic spices and sour cherry. Super complex wine for the money and would do some damage in a blind Bordeaux tasting. Drink now to 2032. 93 points
Recommendation: Buy and get at least a six pack but a case would be better as this will cellar for a while.
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2016 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo Toscana IGT 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
(6/2/2022)
Day 1: Better day one showing than the last bottle. Mild funk, earth, tobacco leaves, raspberries, plum and stone. Short to medium finish but for under $20 not a bad deal. 90 points
Day 2: Better than day 1. Raspberries, minerals, earth, funk, tobacco, mint and rose petals. Spot on acidity. Medium plus finish. Great value. 91 points
Day 3: This is for sure a wine that will drink well through 2030. Vibrant acidity along with a nice rustic finish. Leather, earth, minerals, sour cherry, raspberries, tobacco leaves and floral notes. Medium plus finish. 92 points
Recommendation: Decant 4 hours if consuming now or cellar through 2030.
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2016 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Toscana IGT 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
(6/5/2022)
Day 1: Minerals, dust, sour cherries, leather and bacon. Not as concentrated as the last time I sampled this. Might need some time. NR
Day 3: This has taken a few days to properly evaluate so hold on these bottles until 2026 or later. Leather, spice, rustic, pepper, raspberries, tar and minerals. Much better than day 1 by quite a bit. Still should evolve and not as good as the tasting a few years back. 92 points
Recommendation: Hold unitl 2026.
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2011 Clarendon Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Sandown 92 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Clarendon
(6/7/2022)
Day 1: Funk, bell pepper, minerals, saddle wood and sour cherry. Rustic finish. For sure not a stellar bottle compared to others. The bell pepper is overwhelming on the finish. We will see if it blows off on day 2. 88 points
Day 2: Another transformation in a positive direction. The bell pepper quality that detracted is not as present and this offers more blueberries, minerals, cherry, dust, mild funk and coffee beans. Medium plus finish. 92 points
Day 3: Holding form of day 2. These wines will drink well for a few more years but honestly they are drinking wonderfully right now. 92 points
Recommendation: $27.99 Not going to too many better wines for under $30.
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2017 Kevin White Winery Syrah En Hommage 93 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
(7/2/2022)
Day 1: Wonderful on the pop and pour. Grilled steak, minerals, raspberries, mint, floral and pepper. This is in a wonderful place right now and probably will still age but if you have one enjoy now. 92 points
Day 2: Even more concentration than day 1. Grilled steak, charcoal, black pepper, dark fruits and earth. A hint of mint on the finish. This will age for a long time. 93 points
Recommendation: NO hurry to drink these but they are really good right now.
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2019 Les Vins de Vienne Viognier 91 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes
(7/4/2022)
Day 1: Orange peel, lemon zest, floral notes, honey suckles, spice and chalk. Good complexity for the price. While not as good as the last bottle certainly fits the QPR category to a T. 90 points
Day 2: Great on day 2. Better with lemon, dust, floral notes, minerals and nice spices. Medium finish and good acidity. This is an outstanding value. Clean wine and not sweet as one reviewer indicated. 91 points
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