Bubble frenzy with a stone fruit tart finish! — 9 years ago
I was quite happy with this wine today. Right up there as one of the better wines enjoyed. Lots of youth for a 97. Almost a bit medicinal, but fruit structure was good. There was really nothing that stood out about this wine, other than my saying the wine appeared to have more youth than "advertised." I would have guessed 2004-2005. Still didn't win the youth award (that one definitely went to the 99 Spottswoode). I would have been insanely happy with this wine as the only wine on the table, instead of 1 out of 16 (plus) that were all uncorked in a frenzy of fourth friday wines. — 9 years ago
Shared with TK very nice — 6 years ago
Bright, fresh, slightly grassy, green apple. Perfect. — 7 years ago
Nice tannic finish. Could be cellared and be even better — 8 years ago
Had this 00 a few times now & it’s superb @ £200 as a treat
For once I was too busy enjoying this with friends that I didn’t take any notes 😱
I recall the nose hairs on my nasal receptors being erect & teased into a tantalised frenzy of nasal foreplay 😍
As it’s silky dress slithered over my tongue I remember it being elegant, seductive & full of complex depth in tickling my tonsils as it oozed around my chops caressing every receptor into a fruity climax 😎
The rich decadent complex finish just orgasmed forever making me a Rebel Yell, crying more more more, more more more 🎶🎵
That’s about all I remember 😁 — 8 years ago
Chunky blonde monkey! This tangy orangutan is riddled with bits of grits! It had a big blonde head and was like an orange freshly peeled with pith, fossilized, and amber singing of grapefruit days and juniper nights; black pepper and cedar chiming in with rosemary and chive. Really slaps your tongue with the Gin-ny Juniper...Secondary notes of grapefruit, orange, lemon seed, coriander and grapefruit pith chatter and whoop as your face is lovingly eaten. The gibberish and screeching grows to a crescendo as the juniper raises its cedar cudgel covered in lichen and wild yeast, cinnamon and clove and just a bay leaf or two, and warmly drums your taut torso while your consciousness clouds like the thick detritus of its last sips. Your limbs pull away with ease as the troop joins the rhythmic frenzy. ‘Why are you hitting yourself?’ their warm starlit eyes suggest with just a little mischief. You know why. — 7 years ago
Tart with a lot of grapefruit. Enjoyable. — 8 years ago
Dense red color. The nose however is brightly open and expressive, exuberant I’m tempted to say. Bursting aromas of herbs combine with vibrant raspberry jam in a dancing frenzy, delighting the nose. Very soft and refined palate, with some density but an outstanding finesse to the feel. This 2001 shines brighter than many, utter finesse and elegance, great and ready to drink, but an hour decanting would be my suggestions; it only gets better with time. — 9 years ago
This is honestly the best Chardonnay I've had. I don't normally drink white, let alone Chardonnay, but this is just spectacular. The hints of caramelised popcorn with a dash of heaven take me on a whirlwind to some magical land off yonder. — 10 years ago
Kirsten Christiansen
On the higher end of price for a sauv blanc. Strong bell pepper aroma and has a little of it on taste as well, specifically in that crisp, fresh, green way. Otherwise very fresh and fruity. Tastes new. — 2 years ago