Purchased on release as a part of a tasting pack through the Australian Wine Society - should have bought a truckload of them in retrospect...
Stunning wine, a classic benchmark Australian Shiraz in the 'old-school' style. Has life left in it, but it's not going to improve from here, and even those who usually commit infanticide with their wines loved it.
This is not a big, bold wine, but all elements were in perfect harmony, oak integrated, no noticeable tannins and medium-plus length. Memorable!
A stunning bottle full of ripe dark red fruits and fully resolved tannins. A delight with turkey on Christmas Day. My only thought is that it perhaps faded a little in the glass, so don't leave any further bottles too much longer....
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3/16/2024 - Matues91 Likes this wine: 92 Points
About a year past optimum drinking; however, still ok.
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6/15/2018 - MarcDiacono Likes this wine: 94 Points
Still good to drink, could add another year or so
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7/21/2016 - Cooky474 wrote: 94 Points
Purchased on release as a part of a tasting pack through the Australian Wine Society - should have bought a truckload of them in retrospect...
Stunning wine, a classic benchmark Australian Shiraz in the 'old-school' style. Has life left in it, but it's not going to improve from here, and even those who usually commit infanticide with their wines loved it.
This is not a big, bold wine, but all elements were in perfect harmony, oak integrated, no noticeable tannins and medium-plus length. Memorable!
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12/26/2015 - Lordswood wrote: 93 Points
A stunning bottle full of ripe dark red fruits and fully resolved tannins. A delight with turkey on Christmas Day. My only thought is that it perhaps faded a little in the glass, so don't leave any further bottles too much longer....
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7/17/2015 - burgburgburg wrote: 90 Points
Pasted its peak. Lovely mature aroma with a flat and loose structure. It's good to share but a bit tired and boring.
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