OK - Bought to be and used as cooking wine: deep ruby in appearance; alcoholic; big full bodied alcoholic wine with strong bouquet of black fruit; jammy black fruit and still tannic on palate; softened on air; big bruiser of a wine; slight sour aftertaste on the tip of the tongue – turning ??
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Jammy blackberry nose leads to more of the same across the palate. It also picks up a spicy/smokey note that lasts all the way through the finish. Interesting and easy to drink.
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Ruby-red in the glass. Light floral and strawberry notes in the nose. Strawberry, cassis, cedar smoke and spice in the mouth, finishes with sweet pipe tobacco. Medium-bodied, moderate acidity, well-balanced. Long finish.
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Was a bit disappointed with this wine. 1st time trying it. Didnt find it to have much in the way of any traditional shiraz aromas or flavors. Not even Aussie hallmarks - beyond the high alcohol. Shared with Adam/Andrea pre-Chanukah party. Will wait a bit on other bottle to see if it comes together any and gets more interesting.
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8/30/2010 - HStaal wrote: 86 Points
OK - Bought to be and used as cooking wine: deep ruby in appearance; alcoholic; big full bodied alcoholic wine with strong bouquet of black fruit; jammy black fruit and still tannic on palate; softened on air; big bruiser of a wine; slight sour aftertaste on the tip of the tongue – turning ??
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2/26/2009 - whynblog wrote: 90 Points
Jammy blackberry nose leads to more of the same across the palate. It also picks up a spicy/smokey note that lasts all the way through the finish. Interesting and easy to drink.
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10/18/2008 - THaas wrote: 85 Points
Ruby-red in the glass. Light floral and strawberry notes in the nose. Strawberry, cassis, cedar smoke and spice in the mouth, finishes with sweet pipe tobacco. Medium-bodied, moderate acidity, well-balanced. Long finish.
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9/20/2008 - Riezin wrote:
Better than last time
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12/15/2007 - Riezin wrote:
Was a bit disappointed with this wine. 1st time trying it. Didnt find it to have much in the way of any traditional shiraz aromas or flavors. Not even Aussie hallmarks - beyond the high alcohol. Shared with Adam/Andrea pre-Chanukah party. Will wait a bit on other bottle to see if it comes together any and gets more interesting.
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