In this case, Mr Parker was pretty much on target: “The 2000 The Factor (1,000 cases) has benefited from the fact that Powell decided not to produce a Run Rig in 2000. It is a compelling wine of great richness, multiple dimensions, and glorious levels of blackberry liqueur-like fruit intermixed with creme de cassis, melted licorice, espresso, and leather. Sweet, expansive, and opulent, it is a lusty, hedonistic, mouth-staining Shiraz that should drink well for 10-15 years.”
. . . Except it’s now 20 years old and shows no signs of fading 😋
— 4 years ago
Mind blowing 🤯 — 6 months ago
17’Powell & Son Roussanne Marsanne.
Callum Powell convinced his father to make this wine. Happy he did so.
This is a 70%-30% blend.
FROM THE WINERY-
“The Roussanne Marsanne shows notes of butterscotch, honeyed citrus, stone fruit, white florals and apricot kernel. The palate is shows creamy phenolic texture, though not in the slightest part oily. Flavours of stone fruit and honey abound with light lemony acid to maintain the long finish. The wine finishes with white peach and subtle savoury ham hock, with persistent phenolics driving to the end of the palate.”
FYI- They have 2 $750 dollar Shiraz. Had to take a double look.😳 — 4 years ago
Full bodied, fruity, smooth. Changed significantly as it breathed. Good. — 5 years ago
Liked it with spicy sausage — a year ago
Powell Xmas — 2 years ago
Outdoor pandemic dining with two friends and this fine creation. Would do it again. — 4 years ago
This is an exceptional inaugural release from Callum Powell and his Agricola label. It’s pure and bright with ample flesh and some beautiful Flaxmanns Valley concentration. Merv Steinert’s old vines made up the core of Rockford’s SVS Flaxmann in the day and they have a happy home here - 2018 — 5 years ago
Lindsey M
Heavy yet fruity and chocolate notes. Very good table red. — 8 days ago