9/2/2012 - TrevorD wrote:

Outstanding wine, a little acidic with lingering flavours. Superb accompaniment to roast lamb with chanterelle sauce

8/18/2012 - TrevorD wrote:

I couldn't resist it anymore, having been in the cellar for 3 years, it was time....and wow, what a fantastic wine with one of the longest finishes we've come across. Will definitely be on the lookout for some replacements.

7/15/2012 - TrevorD wrote:

A really good Shiraz...full of character, and nice pepper spice long afterwards.

7/1/2012 - TrevorD wrote:

The same feeling as other contributors....not an obvious Amarone, more a Ripasso in disguise methinks.

4/29/2012 - TrevorD wrote:

Superb wine with a shock of black currants on the nose

2/12/2012 - TrevorD wrote:

One of our favourites...regular Baron de Ley is good...this is outstanding.

1/14/2012 - TrevorD wrote:

A powerful wine for sure. Lots a spice and 'attitude'. Worked really well with peppered filet steak.

1/6/2012 - TrevorD wrote:

Has all the promise of being a great wine. A liitle complex, great tannins but not much happening on the palate afterwards. Definitely needs another 2-3 years (I just couldn't resist the temptation of trying the first from the case.

1/6/2012 - TrevorD wrote:

Bought 6 bottles in a Buenos Aires wine shop on recommendation and brought them back home to Sweden. This is an outstanding wine. Hints of cherries and almonds with the presence of tannins whilst not being overpowering. Superb!

12/30/2011 - TrevorD wrote:

A really good find. Hints of marzipan with a long finish. Worked really well with an Italian supper.

12/4/2011 - TrevorD wrote:

Super wine....so much better than the regular Baron De Ley (which is 'good' anyway). Rich and complex and perfect with food....roast pork tenderloin on this occasion.

12/4/2011 - TrevorD wrote:

I couldn't resist it any longer...I had to try one of the 12 bottles in the cellar. Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic was the food choice. And this wine was outstanding. Perfect with food, will definitely improve with more cellaring (assuming we can resist the temptation). Lingering on the palate and perfect balance.

10/23/2011 - TrevorD wrote:

Not good. Following the advice of one of the other contributors, I used it as one of the main ingredients in Coq Au Vin which turned out well...but for drinking it was poor. Unfortunately, I've got 5 bottles left so it looks like the slow cooker will see some action over the next 12 months.

10/3/2011 - TrevorD wrote:

Easy to drink, worked well with spicy BBQ. Very long lasting finish. Very good value.

9/24/2011 - TrevorD wrote:

A very elegant and distinctive wine. Hints of sharp cherries and very smooth, even silky on the palate. Will leave the other bottles in the cellar for a little more ageing.

9/4/2011 - TrevorD wrote:

Wow, this is a BIG wine. Opened it to accompany roast pok with plums but at 16.5% by volume, it was too much so had one glass then opened a Fetzer Zinfandel instead which is not in the same league of course. No hint of intense alcohol on the nose, lots of dark fruits instead. Quite smooth on the palate but what a punch...save this for a weekend dinner (mid-week not recommended).