Clarendon, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Keeping with our night’s theme of aged Rhône and Rhône-ish, we popped this and OMG. Time has stood still for this wine. Blind I’d probably say 2016. Ink, iodine, kirsch syrup, eucalyptus, salty sandstone. In the mouth it’s huge, but still has a sense of balance, with surprising acidity (not saying it’s high acid, because it’s not, it’s just that it seems higher than one would expect for a wine this large framed) lifting up the rich, long, mouthcoating flavors. A hefty amount of soft tannin still present. Lengthy, clingy finish.
Keeping with our night’s theme of aged Rhône and Rhône-ish, we popped this and OMG. Time has stood still for this wine. Blind I’d probably say 2016. Ink, iodine, kirsch syrup, eucalyptus, salty sandstone. In the mouth it’s huge, but still has a sense of balance, with surprising acidity (not saying it’s high acid, because it’s not, it’s just that it seems higher than one would expect for a wine this large framed) lifting up the rich, long, mouthcoating flavors. A hefty amount of soft tannin still present. Lengthy, clingy finish.
Dec 12th, 2021
Remarkably vibrant for the age of the bottle. Absolutely singing right now!
Remarkably vibrant for the age of the bottle. Absolutely singing right now!
Oct 1st, 2016
Ripe and luscious. Fireside wine.
Ripe and luscious. Fireside wine.
Apr 13th, 2015
With stuffed leopard in the background, who also likes the wine.
With stuffed leopard in the background, who also likes the wine.
Oct 29th, 2014
Really went well with the spicy shrimp and sausage creole.
Really went well with the spicy shrimp and sausage creole.
Sep 21st, 2014
Called it Dry Creek Zin.
Called it Dry Creek Zin.
Nov 4th, 2013
Celebration continues ... well structured . Held well .. it’s a ‘06
Good spicy tones
Celebration continues ... well structured . Held well .. it’s a ‘06
Good spicy tones
Medium- body, a bit acidic, spicy and smooth. Aromas of leather, raisins and tobacco. Didn't love at first, but grew on me!
Medium- body, a bit acidic, spicy and smooth. Aromas of leather, raisins and tobacco. Didn't love at first, but grew on me!
Mar 9th, 2017
This is spicy, more so than I expected. Quality grenache that drinks like something bigger, no hurry to drink this. Medium dark color, almost light bodied.
This is spicy, more so than I expected. Quality grenache that drinks like something bigger, no hurry to drink this. Medium dark color, almost light bodied.
Sep 20th, 2016
