11 years on - an appealing sourness with good structure & length - not bad!
11 years on - an appealing sourness with good structure & length - not bad!
Aug 18th, 2015
Notes of wood varnish. Medium to light weight palate. Not overly complex. Some sappiness. I think Beechworth is much better at Chardonnay than Pinot in my tasting experiences which include some old Giaconda Pinots as well. 16.5
Notes of wood varnish. Medium to light weight palate. Not overly complex. Some sappiness. I think Beechworth is much better at Chardonnay than Pinot in my tasting experiences which include some old Giaconda Pinots as well. 16.5
Feb 7th, 2015
Magnificent, in its prime with such complex earthy savory flavors.
Magnificent, in its prime with such complex earthy savory flavors.
Jul 7th, 2022
This is structured, backward, and serious. Not even close to ready - reminds me of Rippon in structure. Core of savoury red fruit is shrouded in acid and tannin at present, but balance and integration speak to a great wine in the making. Good in 5 yrs, better in 10.
This is structured, backward, and serious. Not even close to ready - reminds me of Rippon in structure. Core of savoury red fruit is shrouded in acid and tannin at present, but balance and integration speak to a great wine in the making. Good in 5 yrs, better in 10.
Oct 31st, 2021Sour cherries, and plumb, with a spicy character. Very good structure. Not super long but decent splash of tannin and acid would allow to age.
Sour cherries, and plumb, with a spicy character. Very good structure. Not super long but decent splash of tannin and acid would allow to age.
Jun 11th, 2019
Clean berry short finish touch of the farm
Clean berry short finish touch of the farm
Jul 1st, 2016
Fresh and floral nose, good balance and finish.
Fresh and floral nose, good balance and finish.
Apr 14th, 2016
Better when paired with cheese
Better when paired with cheese
Sep 14th, 2015
The wine that made me sit up and notice. First time I bought Savaterre. Understated plums and cherries slight char silky tannins. The greatest thing? The structure and balance for an unknown Pinot now at 12 yrs old and still fresh. Amazing.
The wine that made me sit up and notice. First time I bought Savaterre. Understated plums and cherries slight char silky tannins. The greatest thing? The structure and balance for an unknown Pinot now at 12 yrs old and still fresh. Amazing.
May 3rd, 2015
Laarman Cabernet Sauvignon Cluster Series, Stellenbosch 18 @1980, Yang, 250126
Laarman Cabernet Sauvignon Cluster Series, Stellenbosch 18 @1980, Yang, 250126
Jan 26th, 2025
