2002 Greg Norman Australia Estates Cabernet Merlot

Community Tasting Notes (17) Avg Score: 84.6 points

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  1/8/2014 - cdpdoug Likes this wine: 85 Points

  Once the wine opened up, it is quit good balance nice fruit

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  9/22/2010 - FLI Does not like this wine: 79 Points

  Right on the line of drinkable. Crossed over to undrinkable by the second day.

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  11/4/2008 - SLDragons wrote: 84 Points

  Not sure how I came to own this bottle. Surprisingly good out of the bottle; dark purple color with a touch of brown at the edges. I thought it might need some time out of the bottle but not so. Smooth merlot taste with fully developed tannins, if not a bit one-dimensional with a heavy berry flavor overwhelming some hints of oak. The first 30 minutes was surprisingly good, very drinkable, went well with a pork dish. However, after 45-60 minutes, it became overly sweet and heavy, not nearly as enjoyable. Nonetheless, it exceeded my modest expectations. A quick check of current prices says that this is an inexpensive wine (retail +/-$15). If so, a good value.

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  4/20/2008 - drdebs wrote: 87 Points

  Bought this more than 2 years ago, and wanted to see what a little cellar time did for it. Garnet in color, with faint bricking at edges. Aromas of bell pepper, cassis, and a touch of acetate make this fairly true to the varieties, and also very old world. I suspect that if tasted blind, this would fool many into thinking it was a Bordeaux. Raspberries, blackberries, and a bit of green pepper on the palate. Smoky aftertaste, with some herbs. Bit of glycerin in the texture and finish. For under $10, this is a pretty nice wine, and certainly not an Aussie fruitbomb by any stretch of the imagination.

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  1/18/2008 - spass wrote: 86 Points

  definitely better on second day, so let it breath about an hour. coloration tended towards the browns but no real issues. decent value and reliable.

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