Dense red, brick at the edges but still purple-tinted. On the nose, vanillin dominates- clearly US oak. There is some dense blackberry, briar patch and spice. The palate is juicy, lush and supple, with gentle tannin and good structure. A surprise package. Now to 2020.
ED: clearly I awarded bonus points for surprise! $8 from Oddbins auctions.
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With some coaxing, there were pleasant notes of blackcurrant wafting over my glass. Slightly acidic aftertaste, not as fruity as many oher Australian wines.
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3/30/2011 - sjw_11 wrote: 92 Points
Dense red, brick at the edges but still purple-tinted. On the nose, vanillin dominates- clearly US oak. There is some dense blackberry, briar patch and spice. The palate is juicy, lush and supple, with gentle tannin and good structure. A surprise package. Now to 2020.
ED: clearly I awarded bonus points for surprise! $8 from Oddbins auctions.
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1/12/2008 - Glassman wrote: 85 Points
NOSE: Intense Lumber notes, plum, and Musk - PALATE: Woody, Caraway Seed, and dark chocolate.
Would go great with Edam or Smoked Gouda.
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5/1/2007 - tbird23 wrote: 78 Points
Nothing special. Would not purchase again.
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12/6/2005 - R-T wrote: 87 Points
After a day open (was on the gas) it's deep, fruity, and a little oaky -- 'twas nice with a no-tomato pizza yesterday.
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4/29/2005 - subir wrote: 86 Points
With some coaxing, there were pleasant notes of blackcurrant wafting over my glass. Slightly acidic aftertaste, not as fruity as many oher Australian wines.
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