NO. So, this is a really good wine, in one sense; so what is my problem ? Shiraz, is the problem. First, it is not syrah, that develops the most amazing secondary aromas. Second, it is always too hot and alcoholic. I have had the best, Grange '83 and '85, so I know its heights but after a brief romance, I went off shiraz about 4 years ago. It is always too much the same; an old friend of mine who was a big wine-guy sold all he grange years ago, because he said that it would never develop, there was no point in keeping it. So, this really good but I cannot recommend it.
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12/17/2009 - mukden wrote: 89 Points
NO. So, this is a really good wine, in one sense; so what is my problem ? Shiraz, is the problem. First, it is not syrah, that develops the most amazing secondary aromas. Second, it is always too hot and alcoholic. I have had the best, Grange '83 and '85, so I know its heights but after a brief romance, I went off shiraz about 4 years ago. It is always too much the same; an old friend of mine who was a big wine-guy sold all he grange years ago, because he said that it would never develop, there was no point in keeping it. So, this really good but I cannot recommend it.
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