Community Tasting Note

Paul S wrote:

Sunday, May 11, 2008 - Opened by Ray, decanted 3 hours at Tasting Notes, Robertson Quay. Dark inky purple. Red meat initially that faded over time to show a blackcurrant, raisiny nose with faint mocha notes. Dense palate, lovely and plush in the middle of the mouth, with firm but very well formed tannins, with lots of fruit, spice and a burst of alcoholic heat that, at times, threatened to obfuscate the flavours. But still a good, mouth filling finish, with a little more tannic kick with a hint of bittersweet. The heat died down after some time, but so did some of the freshness and sense of structure, leaving the wine just a little abrupt on the finish. Still, this was a very good wine, tremendously enjoyable, good value. It does, however, pale in comparison with the prodigous 2005 VV.

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