Winemaker and winelover.
Palmer had this a year ago
Another surprising old find from deep in the cellar! The trope that “the fruit won’t outlast the tannins” in wines like this rarely seems to hold for me. Love the subtlety and balance and tertiary complexity of these wines that no one in their right mind would hold this long - my palate thanks me again for being insane. — 2 years ago
Wow. Has it all. In all the right places. Patience is a virtue. — 8 months ago
It has held up remarkably well after 17+ years. Silky smooth resolved tannins, rich creamy mouthfeel, syrupy but not cloying with lots of blackberry and vanilla. 15.8% and you can feel it but it's somewhat in balance with the intensity of the fruit and oak. — 2 years ago
Wow. A relic from my trip to Waiheke in ‘08, it’s holding up remarkably well. Spot on Bordeaux-like character with hints of bell pepper and graphite to go along with seamless tannin and racy acidity. The fruit character is still bright and sings with cranberry, cherry and red cassis in perfect harmony with the structure of the wine. Glad I waited and glad I have another bottle! — 10 months ago
Palmer had this 2 years ago
Palmer Emmitt
Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer
Palmer had this 8 days ago