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Weekly tasting group RWP #276 Ad Bibendum wines
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Tasted February 19, 2018 by Zweder with 157 views
Introduction
All wines were tasted fully blind and it took a short while before we discovered the theme.
Flight 1 (2 notes)
White
2013 Seresin Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
In the bouquet flowers, grasses, citrus and green impressions. On the palate grasses, green apples, pineapple, a firm amount of acidity. Clean and very refreshing wine.
White
2014 Leeuwin Estate Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon
88 points
The bouquet is slightly aromatic and shows white fruits like apples and pears. On the palate grapy, pear drups, firm acidity and a pleasant touch of sweetness. 87 - 88
Flight 2 (2 notes)
White
2013 Frankland Estate Chardonnay Isolation Ridge Vineyard
88 points
Ripe yellow and white fruits and slightly aromatic. On the palate ripe apple and pineapple, good acidity, a touch of sweetness, bitterness, oak and caramel.
White
2013 Clos des Fous Chardonnay Locura 1
88 points
Ripe yellow fruits, some minerals and honey. On the palate yellow fruits, a bit fat, firm acidity and a good length.
Flight 3 (2 notes)
White
2015 Nigl Grüner Veltliner Senftenberger Piri
87 points
Slightly aromatic and tropical bouquet with yellow apples and tropical fruits. On the palate green apples, lime, grapefruit and lemon. Firm acidity.
White
2015 Jean Daneel Chenin Blanc Signature
Special and possibly not a 100% fresh. Some cardboard and oxidized impressions, nuts, apple and mild acidity. No score.
Flight 4 (2 notes)
Red
2012 Main Divide Pinot Noir Waipara
88 points
The bouquet is a bit locked, but shows cherries, strawberries and rose hips. On the palate a combination of ripe fruits and firm acidity and fairly mild tannin. Some metal and oak impressions as well.
Red
2014 Laibach Pinotage
87 points
In the bouquet ripe red berries and cherries. On the palate juicy red berries, ripe strawberries, some cinnamon and coffee. Firm acidity and slightly sticky tannin.
Flight 5 (3 notes)
Red
2012 Mas Martinet Priorat Martinet Bru
89 points
Red berries, cherries, garrigue and coconut in the bouquet. On the palate a sweet start, ripe dark berries, ripe cherries, licorice, chocolate, beautiful acidity and round tannin.
Red
2015 Bodega Vistalba Corte C
88 points
In the bouquet ripe cassis, plums and cherries. On the palate a sweet start, red berries, cherries, herbs and spices. The fruits are very ripe. Ok acidity.
Red
2011 Antiyal Kuyen
89 points
Beautiful bouquet with garrigue, eucalyptus and well dosed oak. On the palate ripe red and dark berries, a lot of herbs, good acidity, round tannin with some bite and a touch of sweetness in the finish.
Flight 6 (2 notes)
Red
2013 Rolf Binder/Veritas Shiraz Hales
87 points
In the bouquet red and dark berries, laurel and impressions of metal. On the palate a juicy wine with red and dark berries, firm acidity, tannin and bitterness.
Red
2005 Mitolo Shiraz Jester
88 points
Beautiful bouquet with a firm amount of sweetness and eucalyptus. On the palate ripe and juicy dark berries, herbs and good acidity. Mature wine and not tired yet.
Flight 7 (2 notes)
Red
1998 Highbank Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is slightly past its peak with oxidized, organic, rust, metal and celery in the bouquet. On the palate still juicy acidity, and again celery and soy. No score.
Red
1997 Highbank Basket Pressed Cabernet Blend
91 points
Beautiful bouquet with dark berries and eucalyptus. On the palate a juicy wine with chocolate, good acidity and still slightly sticky tannin. Excellent wine.
Closing
Thank you for another educational evening!