If you enjoy an "Australian, Barossa Valley-like" Shiraz, you will probably really like this. Other than the finish being a bit less than expected, everything else was spot-on.
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Really interesting wine - nose is peppery and intense, in spite of the age. This wine is much more intense than the Force Majeur II I had earlier this week (also from 2012), and much more like the Heres we had earlier in the evening. Nose was seriously Old World, palate was heavy on the blue fruit, loads of spice, and a silky finish. Fruit tannins are hanging in there. Another great bottle from Rudius.
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So sad this is my last bottle. This is a Napa cab drinkers syrah. It is hedonistic without being overblown or flabby. Layers upon layers of flavors including chocolate, mocha, tobacco and earthy notes. Good structure and balance. Nice solid mouthfeel.
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Day 1 - After about a 3 hour decant, primarily green bell pepper notes, really overwhelmed everything else. Poured back in the bottle and put in the cellar overnight Day 2 - A completely different wine ... cherry cola and iron notes. Very little if any noticeable green bell pepper.
Day 2 >> Day 1 - Do yourself a favor and double decant with an overnight rest. Will drink my 1 remaining bottle within the next year.
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6/10/2023 - jsebiri wrote:
Monster fruity syrah , nose was very strong. You will like this wine if u like fruity drink.In great shape 11 years on as well.
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4/30/2022 - SoCalGolfGuy Likes this wine: 93 Points
If you enjoy an "Australian, Barossa Valley-like" Shiraz, you will probably really like this. Other than the finish being a bit less than expected, everything else was spot-on.
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2/27/2021 - BBinSC wrote: 93 Points
Really interesting wine - nose is peppery and intense, in spite of the age. This wine is much more intense than the Force Majeur II I had earlier this week (also from 2012), and much more like the Heres we had earlier in the evening. Nose was seriously Old World, palate was heavy on the blue fruit, loads of spice, and a silky finish. Fruit tannins are hanging in there. Another great bottle from Rudius.
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1/22/2021 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 94 Points
So sad this is my last bottle. This is a Napa cab drinkers syrah. It is hedonistic without being overblown or flabby. Layers upon layers of flavors including chocolate, mocha, tobacco and earthy notes. Good structure and balance. Nice solid mouthfeel.
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11/8/2020 - dpolzien Likes this wine: 90 Points
Day 1 - After about a 3 hour decant, primarily green bell pepper notes, really overwhelmed everything else. Poured back in the bottle and put in the cellar overnight
Day 2 - A completely different wine ... cherry cola and iron notes. Very little if any noticeable green bell pepper.
Day 2 >> Day 1 - Do yourself a favor and double decant with an overnight rest. Will drink my 1 remaining bottle within the next year.
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