As i had a very high expectation from RP's rating (96?), I was a little disappointed when I opened the bottle with friends. Color is quite dark with purple. True, it doesn't drink like a typical aussia wine, but more close to a bordeaux. The wine needs some time to breath, at least 2 hours. It will then becoming more structured and elegant. Nose is big with blueberry, and minerals notes. on paletes, initially it gave pencil or leather note. after enough breath, it develops into sweetness. It is a full body wine with quite strong spicy and tannins, good long finish. Still could be cellared for a long time.
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Very dark and dense, with plenty of blue/black fruit. Big, chewy, tannins and a long finish. This was by no means a subtle wine, but it probably would have benefitted from decanting. It does have great structure and doesn't seem hot, so I think. It will age well over the next several years.
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Excellent. This is an Aussie Shiraz that is not a fruit bomb. It has a mineral element to it as well as gravel wrapped up with blueberries, plum, tar, and spice. Must be the french influence from Chapoutier. Would agree with CMz regarding tastiong notes. As well as that this wine is very young. After being opened for 2 1/2 hours it was just starting to hit its stride. At which time, of course, we had finished the bottle!
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3/30/2015 - bonedocnine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious Barossa shiraz. Still vibrant and young. Will try the next one in about 2 years.
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10/22/2014 - bonedocnine Likes this wine: 93 Points
The wine is delicious with ripe and balanced fruit. There is lovely structure. Continue to enjoy for the next 5 years.
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6/29/2013 - nick811 Likes this wine: 93 Points
As i had a very high expectation from RP's rating (96?), I was a little disappointed when I opened the bottle with friends. Color is quite dark with purple. True, it doesn't drink like a typical aussia wine, but more close to a bordeaux. The wine needs some time to breath, at least 2 hours. It will then becoming more structured and elegant. Nose is big with blueberry, and minerals notes. on paletes, initially it gave pencil or leather note. after enough breath, it develops into sweetness. It is a full body wine with quite strong spicy and tannins, good long finish. Still could be cellared for a long time.
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1/5/2013 - stevenjstein Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very dark and dense, with plenty of blue/black fruit. Big, chewy, tannins and a long finish. This was by no means a subtle wine, but it probably would have benefitted from decanting. It does have great structure and doesn't seem hot, so I think. It will age well over the next several years.
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9/16/2012 - happytom wrote: 95 Points
Excellent. This is an Aussie Shiraz that is not a fruit bomb. It has a mineral element to it as well as gravel wrapped up with blueberries, plum, tar, and spice. Must be the french influence from Chapoutier. Would agree with CMz regarding tastiong notes. As well as that this wine is very young. After being opened for 2 1/2 hours it was just starting to hit its stride. At which time, of course, we had finished the bottle!
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