After Thorne shotfire barossa shiraz which was round, very oaky and lacking a bit of acid, I wanted another expression of the same varietal from the same region, but with more zing to it.
Boy this one is zingy!
The nose is showing blackberry, black pepper, a tiny soy sauce note along with an eucalyptus thing. This is very inviting and quite complex! The palate shows a massive acid drive, extremely powerful, but not overpowering at all. A big and bright blackberry note shines through and through, some width, some matter on the sides, a silky mouthfeel that turns into a great tannic wall in the rear with a strong grip and a drying effect that continues till the very end. The finish is all about blackberry and a reminiscence of that eucalyptus /mentholy note that could be felt on the nose. The finish is long and the after taste of blackberry keeps on for almost a minute. Great take on Australian Shiraz, without the artificial, sometimes overwhelming oak treatment. I like it very much. Two hands deserve a high five! — 5 months ago
I think it’s a great day drinker — 3 years ago
Testing quite nice after 17 years. This 2007 vintage from this noted California cab producer was quite impressive. The harmony between tannins and fruits still very much evident. I might even guess that it may have a few more years on it. Nice treat. The last of my Mercury Head. Sigh….. — 19 days ago
Has continued to be good in multiple vintages — 6 months ago
24,000원 가격이라니. 거부감 없이 상당히 맛있었음 — 3 years ago
Very strong vanilla, then caramel and fruity sweetness. — 3 months ago
Good wine. Black currant, berry, cherry. Leather. Vanilla. Slight herb, so not CS. Delicato family gnary head zinfandel lodi 21 @2310,AD, 240714 — 4 months ago
Nice full bodied without harsh tannins. Blackberry & ripe plum overtones. Very nice. — 6 months ago
Good Staple — 3 years ago
Matthew Sparling
Excellent wine for the price. Almost has a sutle Merlot taste but without the oaky finish. — 3 days ago