William Douglas

9.6

2014 vintage. 3 hour decant.
3/6.5/9.5 = 19 out of 100 say 96.
High quality Barossa Shiraz with an awesome bouquet apparent as soon as it’s released from the bottle (though I always think blending Viognier is cheating in that regard). Still a strong tannin/acid structure so still not at its peak - say 5 years more at least. High alcohol content but integrated perfectly - didn’t even notice. Really pleasant long linger. Standish is an artist so you must collect and try. My next move is to try back to back with a Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2 — a month ago

William Douglas

9.6

3/6.5/9.5 = 19 out of 100 - 96 points. Exceptional nose, creamy overtones with a long linger. — a year ago

William Douglas

9.7

3/6.5/9.5 out of 100 = 97.5
Wine of the night in the line up.
Nose of berry, and vanilla. Scrumptious full mouthfeel and a long smooth finish.
2018 vintage sampled. — 2 years ago

William Douglas

9.2

William had this 5 months ago

with Ameilia

William Douglas

9.3

3-6/9.5 = 18.5 out of 100 say 93
Dark berry nose with that classic subtle chocolate linger. Some alcohol heat evident. Probably only needs a 1 hour decant. — a year ago

William Douglas

9.4

2014 sampled
3/6.5/9.25 out of 100 = 94.5
So much going on here and difficult to concentrate. Masterfully integrated berry, tannin and oak. Long smooth finish but plenty of development to go. Will require a very long decant to appreciate fully. — 2 years ago

William Douglas

9.5

3/6.5/9.5 = 19 out of 100 say 95
2010 vintage - great bouquet - really showcasing that classic Coonawarra cab sav fruit. Rich fully ripened fruit on the palate with a great linger. — 9 months ago

William Douglas

9.8

3/6.75/9.75 = 19.5 out of 100 say 98
Eight year Kevin John - lovely with pear on the nose and pear with perfectly balanced acid on the palate. Sets a high benchmark for all premium Chardonnay. — a year ago

William Douglas

9.6

William had this 2 years ago

with Ameilia

William Douglas

9.5

2017 and 2004 vintages sampled
3/6.5/9 out of 100 = 95 for 2017
3/6.5/9.5 out of 100 = 95 for 2004
Greater approachability on palate with age but plenty of strong tannins still present.
Very enjoyable — 2 years ago