Community Tasting Notes 3

• paulf wrote: 90 points

  April 7, 2024 - There is a touch of menthol on the nose some aniseed and an ever so slight savoury note with a touch of sage. There is an initial sweetness, with aniseed, raspberry and a touch of tar. There is quite a big lick of clementine like acidity that really moderates any sweetness and makes this seem as dry as any S&K vintage fortified that I have had. The acidity stays to the end almost overshadowing the fine tannin, for better or for worse. Overall, it is a pretty solid but perhaps not a standout S&K.

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• Julian B Likes this wine: 91 points

  December 25, 2023 - Post Xmas lunch…
  
  Open for about 2 hrs. All the pieces are in the right place, but it’s very light on its feet. Rhubarb, fruit mince pies and fine tannin. There’s also a faint taste of when you bite on apple pips on the finish and it feels a bit too sweet (like apple juice).
  
  Still a nice drink with enough complexity for interest. Like to see what it tastes like tomorrow but the way the in-laws are getting through it, it’ll be unlikely to last the hour.

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• graemeg wrote:

  February 3, 2020 - NobleRottersSydney - 2005 Oz reds (360 Bar & Dining, Sydney): {cork, 18.5%} [Aaron] Fumey brandy and cherry liqueur nose, oak not apparent. Sweet caramel twist. Roses and black jam on the palate Medium/high acidity, medium/full weight; fairly well balanced. Not especially sweet, but aiming for a porto style. Finishes a touch short, but fairly even. Judging by the 98 tasted afterwards, needs more time.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2003
• Type Red - Fortified
• Producer Stanton & Killeen
• Varietal Red Blend
• Designation Vintage Fortified
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Australia
• Region Victoria
• SubRegion North East
• Appellation Rutherglen

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• Consumed 19 (21%)

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