08 Wednesday May 2024
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Deep purple, slight staining and medium viscosity (14% ABV). Medium (+) intensity aromas of dusty earth, black plum, black raspberry, cedar, smoked meat, vanilla, baking spice, creme de menthe and green herb garni. On the palate- medium acidity, medium body and medium tannins. Gorgeous mouthfeel with dark fruit, supple structure, excellent integration and a medium length finish. 91 points- drink till 2028. $ 20 makes this a 5 star wine to buy in bulk. Salut….
31 Thursday Aug 2023
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Medium ruby with high viscosity (14% ABV) and slight staining. Aromas of blackberry cobbler, black plum, licorice, toasty oak, vanilla, baking spices and a touch of mint. Medium acidity coupled with medium (+) tannins and a full body lead to a delicious dark fruit melange. Nicely integrated oak adds depth and warmth whilst the tannins caress my gums with their powdery texture- a treat to drink. Medium length finish makes this a 91 point wine to enjoy till 2027. I purchased it in the UK for about $25, making it a 4 star effort. Salut….
31 Thursday Aug 2023
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$25, 5 stars, 92 points, gimblett gravels, Hawkes Bay, new zealand, shiraz, syrah
Deep purple with medium viscosity and slight staining (14% ABV). The nose gives me medium intensity aromas of blueberry, açaí berries, black plum, pepper, vanilla and cardamom. The aromas are very pinpoint. The palate is dry with medium acidity, medium (+) tannins that are very smooth like powder, and a full body. Dark fruit with florals and sweet oak make for a very smooth and delicious palate. The finish is quite long and reveals a core of rich, ripe blueberry wrapped with those powdery tannins- a delicious drop that gets 92 points from me. Drink this $20 wine till 2030. Purchased in the UK, wishing we had it over here in ‘murica cause it’s a 5 star wine. Salut….
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