Dark cherry wood colour. Nose of Grand Marnier and crème brûlée, with hints of fuel, walnut, and cloud ear fungus. Full-bodied, syrupy mouthfeel, almost cloying, but rescued by a superbly strong element of clean, crisp acidity. Big flavours of mandarin jam, dried apricot, honey, walnut liqueur, and nutmeg. The powerful sweetness, acidity, and flavour hold the wine together, providing strong structure and a finish that lasts for minutes. Although the colour and flavour seem very advanced, this is far from dead; it was better on the second day than the first.
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A real depth, an unctuous Sauternes-style character, just the right balance and acid. For me it was a lovely way to finish the night with a delicious banana & caramel dessert.
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Merlot Madness (Ben and Estella's place, Parramatta): Deep caramel coloured…aromas of toffee apple, slight orange marmalade and apricot jam and the beginnings of maderisation and oxidation. In the mouth the wine has medium plus acid, tart almost orange and apricot compote rather than jam, slight burnt muscovado sugar quality, touches of lemon peel. Nice.
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Semillon and Extras (Sydney, Australia): Madarin and quince with some marzipan and honey aromas. Palate has very good acid still to balance the medium sweetness. Holding up well and should continue drinking well over the next 3-4 years from 750ml bottles like this one.
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6/16/2023 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep color, apricot, burnt nose, good finish…Drink up.
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11/16/2014 - Drinking Trees wrote: 93 Points
Dark cherry wood colour. Nose of Grand Marnier and crème brûlée, with hints of fuel, walnut, and cloud ear fungus. Full-bodied, syrupy mouthfeel, almost cloying, but rescued by a superbly strong element of clean, crisp acidity. Big flavours of mandarin jam, dried apricot, honey, walnut liqueur, and nutmeg. The powerful sweetness, acidity, and flavour hold the wine together, providing strong structure and a finish that lasts for minutes. Although the colour and flavour seem very advanced, this is far from dead; it was better on the second day than the first.
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9/14/2014 - TiggerK wrote: 93 Points
A real depth, an unctuous Sauternes-style character, just the right balance and acid. For me it was a lovely way to finish the night with a delicious banana & caramel dessert.
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11/15/2013 - chatters wrote:
Merlot Madness (Ben and Estella's place, Parramatta): Deep caramel coloured…aromas of toffee apple, slight orange marmalade and apricot jam and the beginnings of maderisation and oxidation. In the mouth the wine has medium plus acid, tart almost orange and apricot compote rather than jam, slight burnt muscovado sugar quality, touches of lemon peel. Nice.
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3/31/2012 - CamWheeler wrote: 90 Points
Semillon and Extras (Sydney, Australia): Madarin and quince with some marzipan and honey aromas. Palate has very good acid still to balance the medium sweetness. Holding up well and should continue drinking well over the next 3-4 years from 750ml bottles like this one.
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