Greenock Creek
Creek Block Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Tonight is a continuation of a walk down wine region visit memory lane. However, this one is a do over bottle. You see, our April 17 visit was ill timed, we visited when they were sold out of all good vintages. We were poured a lot of very green vegetal wines...a fair amount of 11??? I am happy to say this bottle is a substantially better experience. However, still at least 5-8 years early on the 05 and will last another 15-20 years properly stored.
The nose reveals; plumy & somewhat jammy fruits, alcohol vapors, ripe blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruits, cooked rhubarb to pomegranate, anise/black licorice, mixed dark berry pie, steeped fruit teas, black pepper, dark spices, sandstone/limestone, dry crushed rocks, very dry herb presence, dark fruit jam, dry underbrush/stems, moist clay, cherry kirsch notes, dark fruit roll ups with fresh & withering; dark, red, blue, purple flowers framed in lavender & violets.
The mouthfeel is simply, ripe, jammy, rich & lush. The tannins are dark, chewy, tarry with adolescent teeth. The tension & structure have just started their beautiful integration but, have some years to go. The balance & length are closer to their top yet, will also benefit from a few more years in bottle. She is a ripe elegant beauty with alcohol & dark spice heat. Stewed plumy & somewhat jammy fruits, some alcohol heat but, not detracting, ripe blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruits, raspberries, cooked rhubarb to pomegranate, anise/black licorice, mixed dark berry pie, steeped fruit teas, black pepper, baking spices, fresh tobacco, used leather, dark spices, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick with just the right amount of vanilla, salted caramel, sandstone/limestone, lightly grilled meats, dry crushed rocks, very dry herb presence, dark fruit jam, dark chocolate, sweet tarry notes, oak barrel char, dry underbrush/stems, dry top soil, moist clay, cherry kirsch notes, dark fruit roll ups with fresh & withering; dark, red, blue, purple flowers framed in lavender & violets. The acidity is near perfect. It is a fresh river stream on the palate. The long finish is; ripe, dark fruits, well balanced with dry earth tones, dark spice with heat, elegance, delicious and persists endlessly.
Photos of; their tasting room bar, old wood fruit basket press, entrance sign and a long view of the Estate and vines.
Tonight is a continuation of a walk down wine region visit memory lane. However, this one is a do over bottle. You see, our April 17 visit was ill timed, we visited when they were sold out of all good vintages. We were poured a lot of very green vegetal wines...a fair amount of 11??? I am happy to say this bottle is a substantially better experience. However, still at least 5-8 years early on the 05 and will last another 15-20 years properly stored.
The nose reveals; plumy & somewhat jammy fruits, alcohol vapors, ripe blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruits, cooked rhubarb to pomegranate, anise/black licorice, mixed dark berry pie, steeped fruit teas, black pepper, dark spices, sandstone/limestone, dry crushed rocks, very dry herb presence, dark fruit jam, dry underbrush/stems, moist clay, cherry kirsch notes, dark fruit roll ups with fresh & withering; dark, red, blue, purple flowers framed in lavender & violets.
The mouthfeel is simply, ripe, jammy, rich & lush. The tannins are dark, chewy, tarry with adolescent teeth. The tension & structure have just started their beautiful integration but, have some years to go. The balance & length are closer to their top yet, will also benefit from a few more years in bottle. She is a ripe elegant beauty with alcohol & dark spice heat. Stewed plumy & somewhat jammy fruits, some alcohol heat but, not detracting, ripe blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruits, raspberries, cooked rhubarb to pomegranate, anise/black licorice, mixed dark berry pie, steeped fruit teas, black pepper, baking spices, fresh tobacco, used leather, dark spices, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick with just the right amount of vanilla, salted caramel, sandstone/limestone, lightly grilled meats, dry crushed rocks, very dry herb presence, dark fruit jam, dark chocolate, sweet tarry notes, oak barrel char, dry underbrush/stems, dry top soil, moist clay, cherry kirsch notes, dark fruit roll ups with fresh & withering; dark, red, blue, purple flowers framed in lavender & violets. The acidity is near perfect. It is a fresh river stream on the palate. The long finish is; ripe, dark fruits, well balanced with dry earth tones, dark spice with heat, elegance, delicious and persists endlessly.
Photos of; their tasting room bar, old wood fruit basket press, entrance sign and a long view of the Estate and vines.
Aussie Shiraz! My favorite. The typical menthol, green mint notes I get with these was dialed back and resembled more Napa then Bordeaux, though it held its age well. Not much bricking, retained a “cool fruit” note. Still dominant of fruit and main fruits as secondary notes are still a good ways away from coming in to play.
Aussie Shiraz! My favorite. The typical menthol, green mint notes I get with these was dialed back and resembled more Napa then Bordeaux, though it held its age well. Not much bricking, retained a “cool fruit” note. Still dominant of fruit and main fruits as secondary notes are still a good ways away from coming in to play.
Apr 28th, 2018
Intoxicating aromas at 17 years of age! Notes of coffee, liquorice with prune overtones. Rich flavours. Mouthfilling with great persistence. Parker gave it 98 points. 1998 vintage.
Intoxicating aromas at 17 years of age! Notes of coffee, liquorice with prune overtones. Rich flavours. Mouthfilling with great persistence. Parker gave it 98 points. 1998 vintage.
Sep 5th, 2015
Great from the start, medium mouthfeel and well balance with good finish. I enjoyed drinking this wine. Just digging on Shiraz this year.
Great from the start, medium mouthfeel and well balance with good finish. I enjoyed drinking this wine. Just digging on Shiraz this year.
Nov 13th, 2014Parker bestowed cult status on Greenock Creek many years ago. He gave this wine 98 points. Perfumed nose - notes of ground coffee and nougat with some barnyard. Sumptuous palate with great length. Fine silky tannins. 18+.
Parker bestowed cult status on Greenock Creek many years ago. He gave this wine 98 points. Perfumed nose - notes of ground coffee and nougat with some barnyard. Sumptuous palate with great length. Fine silky tannins. 18+.
Sep 9th, 2014super high salinity - tastes like olive tapenade
super high salinity - tastes like olive tapenade
Jul 31st, 2020Amazing nose of leather and menthol with hints of eucalyptus. A really really amazing wine!!!
Amazing nose of leather and menthol with hints of eucalyptus. A really really amazing wine!!!
Sep 10th, 2017
Nose of black fruit with a hint of something medicinal. Strong black berry flavor and a touch of spice. Full bodied with a medium finish.
Nose of black fruit with a hint of something medicinal. Strong black berry flavor and a touch of spice. Full bodied with a medium finish.
Sep 13th, 2015
My least favorite of 4 top shelf wines. To much alcohol, over extracted, prunes and stewed fruit. Port like, not good with food. Not my style.
My least favorite of 4 top shelf wines. To much alcohol, over extracted, prunes and stewed fruit. Port like, not good with food. Not my style.
Feb 21st, 2015
2001
RP 100
Elegant power with classic Aussie notes
Posse Xmas dinner
2001
RP 100
Elegant power with classic Aussie notes
Posse Xmas dinner