Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Just concluded the annual Fall seclusion at our cabin in the Rangeley lakes region of Maine, mobile service up there is mostly non-existent, after several days I am posting again.
(Notes this year were avoided, but scores are honest.)
Still years to go on this one...
Just concluded the annual Fall seclusion at our cabin in the Rangeley lakes region of Maine, mobile service up there is mostly non-existent, after several days I am posting again.
(Notes this year were avoided, but scores are honest.)
Still years to go on this one...
Yes, we also collect Australian wine (Two Hands & Penfolds)...but they need many, many, many years so my posts are justifiably far between. Been aggressive on Two Hands from 2002 forward, great stuff, requires patience. WS indicated a 2020 peak, I disagree, likely 2022+ is more reasonable for the top end. We miss the days of paying $48 for these bottles.
Nose has intensely focused black cherry & pomegranate compote, mashed red raspberry and a cedar bat which Big Papi has full swing crushed you in your mouth enough times to know that 'it's there'.
Palate has a tawny note of raspberry port, plum & blueberry juice, cedar notes are fading but balanced, tannins are resolved and this wine is drinking near perfection. Amazinly long finish.
Still some heat of alchol on the nose letting you know it's still going to kick you in the hind quarters at some point (15% ABV).
Yes, we also collect Australian wine (Two Hands & Penfolds)...but they need many, many, many years so my posts are justifiably far between. Been aggressive on Two Hands from 2002 forward, great stuff, requires patience. WS indicated a 2020 peak, I disagree, likely 2022+ is more reasonable for the top end. We miss the days of paying $48 for these bottles.
Nose has intensely focused black cherry & pomegranate compote, mashed red raspberry and a cedar bat which Big Papi has full swing crushed you in your mouth enough times to know that 'it's there'.
Palate has a tawny note of raspberry port, plum & blueberry juice, cedar notes are fading but balanced, tannins are resolved and this wine is drinking near perfection. Amazinly long finish.
Still some heat of alchol on the nose letting you know it's still going to kick you in the hind quarters at some point (15% ABV).
Aussie. Attitude. Chewy. Oh so good with chocolate bread pudding!
Aussie. Attitude. Chewy. Oh so good with chocolate bread pudding!
Apr 28th, 2018
Lots of blackberries, with some smoke, licorice and earth
Lots of blackberries, with some smoke, licorice and earth
Mar 21st, 2021This is drinking great right now. Very fruit forward and smooth.
This is drinking great right now. Very fruit forward and smooth.
Jan 1st, 2015Jeffrey had this 5 years ago
Jeffrey had this 5 years ago
Feb 19th, 2020
