Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Pretty impressive. Been saving for a while . Still so much fruit present at this age . A very complexed nose , a touch of fish tank . So long and very good for this style
Pretty impressive. Been saving for a while . Still so much fruit present at this age . A very complexed nose , a touch of fish tank . So long and very good for this style
Mar 19th, 2022
First timer with this label.
I guess it represents a style that has a market, but it took two days to blow off just part of the oak component to feel some dark fruits such as blackberries, blueberries and plums; then the tobacco and leather are easy to spot.
But i reckon this can't be the best version of this wine. Another option is that i opened it to soon, but perhaps not...i must admit my expectations were high and i was disappointed. After three days it was best, but at day four was dead.
🤷‍♂️ i am a bit puzzled.
First timer with this label.
I guess it represents a style that has a market, but it took two days to blow off just part of the oak component to feel some dark fruits such as blackberries, blueberries and plums; then the tobacco and leather are easy to spot.
But i reckon this can't be the best version of this wine. Another option is that i opened it to soon, but perhaps not...i must admit my expectations were high and i was disappointed. After three days it was best, but at day four was dead.
🤷‍♂️ i am a bit puzzled.
Wonderfully fresh for 20 year Shiraz. Meaty, dark fruited, wonderful balance. Will surely go for several more years but hard to imagine that it could get better than this.
Wonderfully fresh for 20 year Shiraz. Meaty, dark fruited, wonderful balance. Will surely go for several more years but hard to imagine that it could get better than this.
Oct 26th, 2020Opened the 1999 for Christmas dinner in Norway, truly delicious, beautiful fruit. Tannin and length after 17 years
Opened the 1999 for Christmas dinner in Norway, truly delicious, beautiful fruit. Tannin and length after 17 years
Dec 24th, 2016
Not bad but about ÂŁ80! Whhhhat, shut the front door
Not bad but about ÂŁ80! Whhhhat, shut the front door
Sep 12th, 2014
intensely nuanced with tobacco and Indonesian spice box. excellent example of how conscientious winemaking and viticulture can salvage abysmal vintages
intensely nuanced with tobacco and Indonesian spice box. excellent example of how conscientious winemaking and viticulture can salvage abysmal vintages
May 26th, 2014
No formal notes. Bright bright ruby colour , pink rim . Quite high toned red fruit with a touch of smoked spice on the nose , attractive and inviting . Strawberry , red plum , raspberry , orange rind and black pepper on the palate , mirroring the nose . Very good depth , rounded , velvety but noticeable tannins . Good fresh acidity, detailed and precise on the palate . Saline touch on the long finish with balanced alcohol. This is at the beginning of a long life , though it’s quality is clear . Even better in 10 years and last a further 10-15
No formal notes. Bright bright ruby colour , pink rim . Quite high toned red fruit with a touch of smoked spice on the nose , attractive and inviting . Strawberry , red plum , raspberry , orange rind and black pepper on the palate , mirroring the nose . Very good depth , rounded , velvety but noticeable tannins . Good fresh acidity, detailed and precise on the palate . Saline touch on the long finish with balanced alcohol. This is at the beginning of a long life , though it’s quality is clear . Even better in 10 years and last a further 10-15
Feb 6th, 2024
Easter wine. A dissapointing graveyard. Somehow vegetal and overshadowed by napa and pomerol
Easter wine. A dissapointing graveyard. Somehow vegetal and overshadowed by napa and pomerol
Apr 15th, 2022
