Red wine of my WSET Level 3 exam. This thing was monstrous with a long life ahead, already at 18 years old. Had a deep garnet colour, turning a bit brown but still dark and inky. The aromatics leapt from the glass, with leather, tobacco, black currants, Asian spice, and earth all present. The palate was still massive, with high acid and medium (+) tannins. Leathery, almost Tempranillo-like flavors (so much so, I thought it was possibly a gran reserva Rioja), but with more power and zing. Still some fruit left for 5-8 more years.. a pleasure to try.
Red wine of my WSET Level 3 exam. This thing was monstrous with a long life ahead, already at 18 years old. Had a deep garnet colour, turning a bit brown but still dark and inky. The aromatics leapt from the glass, with leather, tobacco, black currants, Asian spice, and earth all present. The palate was still massive, with high acid and medium (+) tannins. Leathery, almost Tempranillo-like flavors (so much so, I thought it was possibly a gran reserva Rioja), but with more power and zing. Still some fruit left for 5-8 more years.. a pleasure to try.
Dec 10th, 2017
Vintage 2015 | I put this in the cellar three years ago, when I was blown away by the wine. But the cellar years added nothing. It’s a beautiful made wine, but I doubt if it is meant to ripen and become even better. Will see, benefit of doubt…
Vintage 2015 | I put this in the cellar three years ago, when I was blown away by the wine. But the cellar years added nothing. It’s a beautiful made wine, but I doubt if it is meant to ripen and become even better. Will see, benefit of doubt…
1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2022
Medium Ruby. Nose of dusty plums with cloves, cinnamon and liquorice. On the palate full bodied with plummy notes, fine medium tannins. Still lively acid for 15 years of age, but not out of balance. On the contrary an excellent mature McLaren Vale Shiraz. From the book "1001 Wines to Drink Before You Die"!
Medium Ruby. Nose of dusty plums with cloves, cinnamon and liquorice. On the palate full bodied with plummy notes, fine medium tannins. Still lively acid for 15 years of age, but not out of balance. On the contrary an excellent mature McLaren Vale Shiraz. From the book "1001 Wines to Drink Before You Die"!
1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2016Notes of plum, pepper and ground coffee. An old Aussie aristocrat of a wine, in the top echelons like Grange and Hill of Grace but flies under the radar compared to these two. Lovely savoury texture. A great wine by any measure in an understated style.
Notes of plum, pepper and ground coffee. An old Aussie aristocrat of a wine, in the top echelons like Grange and Hill of Grace but flies under the radar compared to these two. Lovely savoury texture. A great wine by any measure in an understated style.
Apr 22nd, 2017Deep crimson in colour with black tea edges. Hints of liquorice and spice. Full bodied more savoury mineral than fruit driven. Supple tannins and good length. One of Australia's Shiraz icons from a not so great vintage.
Deep crimson in colour with black tea edges. Hints of liquorice and spice. Full bodied more savoury mineral than fruit driven. Supple tannins and good length. One of Australia's Shiraz icons from a not so great vintage.
Sep 9th, 2015
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
