Deep mahogany garnet to the rim in colour, the nose shows distinct super-ripe blackberry, cassis, to blackberry jam (I call it nastergaal, chokeberry), hints off evolution with some jube fruit and in the glass opens further to black toffee, liquorice, thick pile carpet (!), muscovado sugar and raisin. The palate is alive with fruit, layered fruit, full-bodied with power yet fabulously balanced with granular acidity (perhaps added?) and well-integrated alcohol despite being 16% and underscored by some sweet fruit and sweetness, RS (± 9grams?). Clearly evolved to an extent, this is still in great shape with flavours backing up the nose: liquorice, menthol, brown sugar and dark fruit. A massive wine without doubt, powerful, opulent, but well-knit, without the 16% alcohol kick I expected, and great for a super cold winters night!
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Had the opportunity to taste this wine and the 2006 together with Dennis Canute. Not the most garrulous of chaps, but a man proud of his wines. Dark purple in color and starting to show some age on the edges. I noticed a lot of meat, smoke, and tobacco . Unfortunately, I did not take detailed notes, but I can say this was a very fine wine indeed.
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8/29/2020 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 96 Points
Deep mahogany garnet to the rim in colour, the nose shows distinct super-ripe blackberry, cassis, to blackberry jam (I call it nastergaal, chokeberry), hints off evolution with some jube fruit and in the glass opens further to black toffee, liquorice, thick pile carpet (!), muscovado sugar and raisin. The palate is alive with fruit, layered fruit, full-bodied with power yet fabulously balanced with granular acidity (perhaps added?) and well-integrated alcohol despite being 16% and underscored by some sweet fruit and sweetness, RS (± 9grams?). Clearly evolved to an extent, this is still in great shape with flavours backing up the nose: liquorice, menthol, brown sugar and dark fruit. A massive wine without doubt, powerful, opulent, but well-knit, without the 16% alcohol kick I expected, and great for a super cold winters night!
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5/17/2019 - whme Likes this wine: 95 Points
Sensational. Smooth, fruity but no bom, cork in good condition. Wish I bought more.
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5/31/2015 - WStucker wrote:
Past it's prime, drink up.
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3/1/2012 - Mr. Muga wrote: 92 Points
Australian Wine Dinner at JJJ's Hacienda.
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3/26/2009 - Florida wrote: 96 Points
Had the opportunity to taste this wine and the 2006 together with Dennis Canute. Not the most garrulous of chaps, but a man proud of his wines. Dark purple in color and starting to show some age on the edges. I noticed a lot of meat, smoke, and tobacco . Unfortunately, I did not take detailed notes, but I can say this was a very fine wine indeed.
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