Winter berry red on the eye. Oak, dark black fruits and spice on the nose. Smooth and silky vibe on the nose. Smooth, juicy, great tannins and length - would benefit from some more time in the cellar.
Winter berry red on the eye. Oak, dark black fruits and spice on the nose. Smooth and silky vibe on the nose. Smooth, juicy, great tannins and length - would benefit from some more time in the cellar.
Dec 13th, 2022
Big, but still restrained perfume of burnt toast and sandalwood. On the palette, the wine is viscous like diesel. Also, it's still sweet and rich, with maraschino cherries, and polished tannins. Typical Aussie style which may not be for everybody. I do recall enjoying this more in its youth.
Big, but still restrained perfume of burnt toast and sandalwood. On the palette, the wine is viscous like diesel. Also, it's still sweet and rich, with maraschino cherries, and polished tannins. Typical Aussie style which may not be for everybody. I do recall enjoying this more in its youth.
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2016A very delicate rendition of Shiraz. Very well done. Has a sweet cinnamon, leather, with a hint of maple syrup on the nose. It's thick and dense when poured. White pepper and rich black cherries on the palette. Lovely mouthfeel which finishes with no sharp edges - very strong Aussie wine.
A very delicate rendition of Shiraz. Very well done. Has a sweet cinnamon, leather, with a hint of maple syrup on the nose. It's thick and dense when poured. White pepper and rich black cherries on the palette. Lovely mouthfeel which finishes with no sharp edges - very strong Aussie wine.
1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2016
Fruit still fresh and powerful. Ripe, take no prisoners. Spicier than the 2006 I had last night. Full bodied, blackberries, oak, long long finish. Have met the oracle and can now bend the spoon.
Fruit still fresh and powerful. Ripe, take no prisoners. Spicier than the 2006 I had last night. Full bodied, blackberries, oak, long long finish. Have met the oracle and can now bend the spoon.
1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2016
Eric had this 10 years ago
Eric had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2014
Tasted head to head with the current release (2012)
It was in an odd spot for me, the 2012 won me over but I think the 08 is worth holding for a few more years.
Tasted head to head with the current release (2012)
It was in an odd spot for me, the 2012 won me over but I think the 08 is worth holding for a few more years.
Feb 20th, 2017Damn, Shiraz done very well.
Age worthy to boot.
Damn, Shiraz done very well.
Age worthy to boot.
Feb 20th, 2017Oak, mint (or eucalypt?), integrated fine grained tannin. Black fruited long length. Delicious.
Oak, mint (or eucalypt?), integrated fine grained tannin. Black fruited long length. Delicious.
Mar 17th, 2016In great shape, a velvet powerhouse
In great shape, a velvet powerhouse
Oct 31st, 2015Plum, blackberry, chocolate, beautifully balanced, full bodied and long finish. Smooth integrated tannins.
Plum, blackberry, chocolate, beautifully balanced, full bodied and long finish. Smooth integrated tannins.
Apr 3rd, 2015
Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
