Clarke-Claudon Vineyards

Eternity Clark-Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

9.1

1hr+ decant. Dark purple color. Dark fruit and cough medicine, with hints of prunes and baking spices on the nose. Cough medicine and more alcohol than I expected on the palate. Zero oak and lacks structure. Medium depth and the wine really coates the palate and sticks to your teeth. Medium plus finish. Good, just not my style.

Downgrading from 93 as this has become very harsh in the palate and fruit is gone. — a month ago

with Brooke

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Thorn-Clarke

James Goddard Barossa Shiraz 2012

romo

9.1

Quite a value from Barossa. Slightly tired but still kicking. — 9 months ago

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Château Vieux Robin

Médoc Cru Bourgeois Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

Paul T HB

9.3

Great cork & freshness, needs air to fully evaluate,
K&L notes as follows

This property was a Bill Blatch favorite-and as usual I have never visited the property which is located in Begadan. Château Vieux Robin is a family owned Cru Bourgeois estate located in Begadan at the far north of the Médoc. 5th generation owners Maryse and Didier Robin have made huge strides in terms of quality since they took over in 1988. Didier Robin, who learnt his trade at Château Clarke, is a skilled winemaker and now produces 4 different cuvées of ascending quality.There are only 18 hectares of vines and Vieux Robin is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. Old school Bordeaux with 12% alcohol. Over 20 years old and still lively and fresh. No fancy oak here-just good Merlot and Cabernet.
Drink from 2021 to 2025 — 2 years ago

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Paul T HB

Trying to drink these old ones to fit the Austin Hope cases @Rob Brobst III sold me