Castagna
Genesis Beechworth Syrah
Bay leaf nose, smokey mulberry, little VA acid, blackberry finished with cold alcohol nose.
Bay leaf nose, smokey mulberry, little VA acid, blackberry finished with cold alcohol nose.
Dec 7th, 2016Still closed and flabby simple red current cordial
Still closed and flabby simple red current cordial
Dec 7th, 2016Finally an aged #castagna that isn't oxidized or tainted with tca. fair but not flash for the cash.
Finally an aged #castagna that isn't oxidized or tainted with tca. fair but not flash for the cash.
Jun 11th, 2016Exceptionally delicious. Blood and leather opened up to dried fruits. Smooth. Classic aged Shiraz characteristics. Drinking very well tonight.
Exceptionally delicious. Blood and leather opened up to dried fruits. Smooth. Classic aged Shiraz characteristics. Drinking very well tonight.
Mar 1st, 2016A lovely number, blood and bone to leather to boot polish to soy; quite the journey
A lovely number, blood and bone to leather to boot polish to soy; quite the journey
Mar 1st, 2016Initial notes of dried meat and pepper faded later. Some herbs and plum skin characters. Lacks fruit and is somewhat astringent. Disappointing for price and reputation.
Initial notes of dried meat and pepper faded later. Some herbs and plum skin characters. Lacks fruit and is somewhat astringent. Disappointing for price and reputation.
Jan 17th, 2016Taking on greater savoury notes, fruit still present somewhat; briar, violets and a little black currant.
Taking on greater savoury notes, fruit still present somewhat; briar, violets and a little black currant.
Jan 4th, 2016A delightful restrained syrah - tasted blind & enjoyed by all
A delightful restrained syrah - tasted blind & enjoyed by all
Aug 21st, 2015