Paired nicely with grilled steak but was a bit big & not overly fruit-driven when drinking by itself. Not sure how much bolder it would have been without the ageing it had.
Paired nicely with grilled steak but was a bit big & not overly fruit-driven when drinking by itself. Not sure how much bolder it would have been without the ageing it had.
Jan 29th, 2015
Incredible stuff here: hardly showed any signs of age w/minor bricking on swirl but just stunning nose of black & blue fruits w/a fresh lift along w/cocoa, mocha, vanilla, licorice, spice, and a distinct vein of minerality. Just flat out badass. It’s in quite the sweet spot right now - acidity & tannins firing on all cylinders. Tasted this on release and really loved it and amazed at how it shows 20 years in
Incredible stuff here: hardly showed any signs of age w/minor bricking on swirl but just stunning nose of black & blue fruits w/a fresh lift along w/cocoa, mocha, vanilla, licorice, spice, and a distinct vein of minerality. Just flat out badass. It’s in quite the sweet spot right now - acidity & tannins firing on all cylinders. Tasted this on release and really loved it and amazed at how it shows 20 years in
Jun 25th, 2021
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
