August 26, 2017 - Similar to the 8/1/09 bottle but fully mature at this time. Delicious with my wife's chicken paprika.
December 27, 2014 - Hot, even after 4 hours, but really nice pure grape taste, almost like frozen grape flavoring, but not as sugary. Smell is more aligned with what I associate with Granache, bright strawberry, but again with the ethanol. Some of the rounded, softer flavors I expect from an older wine, but still pretty tannic. Finish is ok fruit wise, but longer on the alcohol. Overall, while I liked the fruit juiciness, not worth $30, nor the cellar space.
April 27, 2011 - tastes of prunes and alcohol. really didn't enjoy it. question whether it was too old or a bad bottle
February 14, 2011 - A bit too ripe & juicy for my tastes
January 24, 2011 - A big, fruity Grenache that is pure blackberry in its aromas and flavors, touched with floral notes in the finish. I really enjoyed it, but it will not be to everyone's taste.
January 3, 2011 - this is a very sweet, intense, fruity Aussie all the way wine. residual grains throughout bottle. on its own, this is just over powering stuff. for those who like it big, this one is it. I prefer more balance and acid - this didnt have any...
January 3, 2011 - A sweet, powerful expression of Grenache with barely any tannin to speak of. No doubt this is Barossa, but the old vines create a really wonderful wine.
December 31, 2010 - Definitively Australian. Very fruit forward, candy-like, tinge of alcohol. Red fruits, low acid. Decent.
December 25, 2010 - Tough to rate by numbers. Loads of concentrated black cherry liqueur and some tang. Despite the super sweet tannins that are almost confectionary, I can't say its overdone or overripe per se. Hedonistic but I don't enjoy the style like I used to.
December 25, 2010 - A fruit centered grenache. Nose was full of wild berry, raspberry, and black cherry, with a liquor quality to it. Palate, was round smooth and ripe, though not overdone or flabby. Lengthy full finish, though a little simple. Carries it's alcohol well, though its noticeable. Throughly enjoyed, though prefer a spicier grenache style.