Rich and ripe with dark berry fruit without being pruney - more mineral and earthy but still full bodied. A good point of difference compared to the Barossa. Both different - both very good. A bit heavy on the American Oak. Definitely a winter wine.
Rich and ripe with dark berry fruit without being pruney - more mineral and earthy but still full bodied. A good point of difference compared to the Barossa. Both different - both very good. A bit heavy on the American Oak. Definitely a winter wine.
Jun 22nd, 2020Very dark - almost black still with tinges of purple on the rim. Typical McLaren Vale - earthy full bodied with Liquorice and masses of blackberry. Ripe Tannins with some oak derived spice and a little astringency on the finish. Very early days for this McLaren Vale brute ( in a good way!).
Very dark - almost black still with tinges of purple on the rim. Typical McLaren Vale - earthy full bodied with Liquorice and masses of blackberry. Ripe Tannins with some oak derived spice and a little astringency on the finish. Very early days for this McLaren Vale brute ( in a good way!).
Oct 15th, 2018
Pushing the jammy end of the scale, would like more tannin to contain it though. Nice enough but was hoping for more esp with JH 97 pts
Pushing the jammy end of the scale, would like more tannin to contain it though. Nice enough but was hoping for more esp with JH 97 pts
May 27th, 2016
Red .. Shiraz ... Dark tart cherries...14.5 %. Abv
Red .. Shiraz ... Dark tart cherries...14.5 %. Abv
Mar 5th, 2015
Good black fruits and good length, very enjoyable
Good black fruits and good length, very enjoyable
May 31st, 2016
Have to admit, Mclaren Vale fan, Paxton fan, was let down. Maybe my expectations were too high? Lacked depth and complexity, so strange for this area and vineyard?
Have to admit, Mclaren Vale fan, Paxton fan, was let down. Maybe my expectations were too high? Lacked depth and complexity, so strange for this area and vineyard?
Mar 22nd, 2016
Like drinking a whole jar of jam with every smell of the glass. Aged beautifully. Long long long palette and amazing fruits, mostly red with a heavy dollop of vanilla and spice. Mouthfeel is very smooth and compliments the fruit beautifully.
Like drinking a whole jar of jam with every smell of the glass. Aged beautifully. Long long long palette and amazing fruits, mostly red with a heavy dollop of vanilla and spice. Mouthfeel is very smooth and compliments the fruit beautifully.
Sep 6th, 2015
Solid with nice tannins
Oct 15th, 2014
Xmas team lunch 2018 bottle 11/14
Xmas team lunch 2018 bottle 11/14
Dec 15th, 2018
Andrew had this 7 years ago
Andrew had this 7 years ago
Jun 10th, 2018
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
