pear lemon — 7 months ago
Green apple. Acidic. Stimulated acidity. A bit sweet. @900/G, Marg, 230818 — 9 months ago
Wonderful, sweet, only 7% alcohol, a bit fruity, sour and mineral. Perfect match for a fruit dessert. — 2 months ago
Barrel proof. It’s hot. Yum. — 2 months ago
Only pale to mid crimson in colour with a tawny edge at 26 years of age. Black and blue fruits with game and a coffee bean note. The medium bodied yet rich palate is savoury and earthy with blackberry and just so so silky with resolved tannins and low acid. Not sure that I agree totally with Bob Campbell MW’s description - “like getting into an old Jag on a hot day”, but I love the imagery and can see where he’s coming from. Jancis said “pure hedonism “ and gave it 19/20. The latest iteration of H of G (2017) is selling for around $950 a bottle in Brisbane. No doubt brilliant but too expensive for me. I remember paying $12.50 for the 1982 vintage on release. There is a certain H of G character that is recognisable over many vintages over the years. Must be one of the most unique Shiraz vineyards in the world with vines up to a 150 years old. A privilege to drink this wine and close to perfection with 98 points. — 2 years ago
Mark Frigo
Any great wine from the cellars of Händler Josef. — a day ago