Lots (too much?) of vanilla on the nose. Bright red fruit and plenty of acidity left. Finish is a little sharp. Unfortunately, this completely lacks any charm and I suspect it will be more severe in the future - just doesn't have the balance or stuffing.
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This was opened at the Benchland offline Wednesday. 1998 was a great vintage in Australia and this wine was holding up very well in my opinion. Pretty nose. Solid red color. I tried this toward the end of the night so I did not take extensive notes. A nice round texture and well balanced wine. 90-91 points.
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3/23/2009 - ken-yyz wrote: 86 Points
Lots (too much?) of vanilla on the nose. Bright red fruit and plenty of acidity left. Finish is a little sharp. Unfortunately, this completely lacks any charm and I suspect it will be more severe in the future - just doesn't have the balance or stuffing.
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5/5/2007 - slippytoad wrote: 88 Points
Nothing to write home about but I've decided I don't much go for aussie wines!
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4/24/2007 - John McCabe wrote: 88 Points
A little over the hill. Not worth the $30 I paid for it at K&L, alas.
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4/14/2006 - Vino Me wrote: 90 Points
This was opened at the Benchland offline Wednesday. 1998 was a great vintage in Australia and this wine was holding up very well in my opinion. Pretty nose. Solid red color. I tried this toward the end of the night so I did not take extensive notes. A nice round texture and well balanced wine. 90-91 points.
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2/26/2005 - Jack wrote: 83 Points
High acid overwhelmed what fruit is left.
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