2005 Kaesler Shiraz Old Bastard

Community Tasting Notes (21) Avg Score: 94.1 points

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  5/27/2023 - gbejjani Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Man oh man! So much power and fruit even after all these years.. Lots of alcohol, a traditional high-end Shiraz that retains its allure even if this new style period. Almost Amarone-like in its alcohol, it made us all grin :)

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  2/18/2020 - Goldstone Likes this wine: 91 Points

  'No Masks' Hong Kong Dinner (Table, 8th Floor, The Pemberton, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong): Decanted for a couple of hours then finished soon after towards the end of a long dinner. Totally opaque black-purple. Nose is surprisingly restrained despite its power. Palate is quite muscular but well-proportioned. No more notes but this was very good. Needed a longer decant or 5 more years in the cellar.

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  5/8/2019 - Dougak wrote: 97 Points

  Still a bomb after nine years of age. This stuff will outlast me...still structured and ready to sleep, berry jam and strong. I will check again in 9 more years.

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  8/7/2018 - Obwanusa wrote: 94 Points

  Obnoxious wax/plastic seal. Cork came out clean. Absolutely no sediment...rather strange. Decanted for 2.5 hours. Tastes great...less filling.

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  1/16/2017 - Rechrom wrote: 95 Points

  Wow. Heavy fruit, dark color, some jam notes, all things that usually indicate I will not like a wine. But this was outstanding. Great balance, great sense of place; unique presence on the palate. Fully in balance, no heat noticeable, fruit is full but not too in your face, very long and clean on a long finish. This is great winemaking from special vines, and a great example of what can make Australian wines special and distinct.

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