Big, but still restrained perfume of burnt toast and sandalwood. On the palette, the wine is viscous like diesel. Also, it's still sweet and rich, with maraschino cherries, and polished tannins. Typical Aussie style which may not be for everybody. I do recall enjoying this more in its youth.
Big, but still restrained perfume of burnt toast and sandalwood. On the palette, the wine is viscous like diesel. Also, it's still sweet and rich, with maraschino cherries, and polished tannins. Typical Aussie style which may not be for everybody. I do recall enjoying this more in its youth.
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2016A very delicate rendition of Shiraz. Very well done. Has a sweet cinnamon, leather, with a hint of maple syrup on the nose. It's thick and dense when poured. White pepper and rich black cherries on the palette. Lovely mouthfeel which finishes with no sharp edges - very strong Aussie wine.
A very delicate rendition of Shiraz. Very well done. Has a sweet cinnamon, leather, with a hint of maple syrup on the nose. It's thick and dense when poured. White pepper and rich black cherries on the palette. Lovely mouthfeel which finishes with no sharp edges - very strong Aussie wine.
1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2016
Fruit still fresh and powerful. Ripe, take no prisoners. Spicier than the 2006 I had last night. Full bodied, blackberries, oak, long long finish. Have met the oracle and can now bend the spoon.
Fruit still fresh and powerful. Ripe, take no prisoners. Spicier than the 2006 I had last night. Full bodied, blackberries, oak, long long finish. Have met the oracle and can now bend the spoon.
1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2016
Very interesting. Inky black color, I mean black! Sweet lavender nose, probably employed new barrels in the cellar with an immense amount of full bodied and powerful blackberry, blueberry and whatever berry! It’s very Australian and very good.
Very interesting. Inky black color, I mean black! Sweet lavender nose, probably employed new barrels in the cellar with an immense amount of full bodied and powerful blackberry, blueberry and whatever berry! It’s very Australian and very good.
Sep 18th, 2019
The somms and the public may have eschewed Shiraz, but this wine is so silky and smooth that I wonder if the change in public sentiment is warranted.
The somms and the public may have eschewed Shiraz, but this wine is so silky and smooth that I wonder if the change in public sentiment is warranted.
Dec 7th, 2015
Tony had this 11 years ago
Tony had this 11 years ago
Jan 13th, 2014
Chris had this 7 years ago
Chris had this 7 years ago
Nov 25th, 2017
John had this 8 years ago
John had this 8 years ago
Nov 20th, 2016
Victor had this 10 years ago
Victor had this 10 years ago
Mar 11th, 2015
Alfred had this 10 years ago
Alfred had this 10 years ago
Jan 1st, 2015
Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
