Ninety minute decant after half a glass; in retrospect, didn't change character. Somewhat closed nose of blackberry with a bit of pepper and vanilla oak. Solid and well integrated tannic backbone with a medium to thick mouthfeel. One dimensional cherry flavors for the palate. Not flawed, just lacking any complexity. Redeeming medium length finish. Throws a bit of sediment at the end.
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I disagree with the naysayers who believe that this is not a good wine. It has clear cherry and pine flavors, is well-balanced and works well both with and without food. The finish is a bit short, but there are no other flaws.
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Blackberry, plum and vanilla on the nose. Medium bodied with tannins well integrated. Ordinary raspberry and cherry flavors forward palate, some spice mid-palate. Decent medium length finish, although a medicinal aftertaste is present. May have been reasonable at the original price point, however I bought this late at a premium.
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Really liked this in a big Aussie shiraz kind-of way. Followed a bottle of "The Show" that Kevin brought, and showed noticeably well even as the second bottle.
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After reading the comments on this wine you'd think this was Mad Dog 20-20. But I enjoyed it. A fairly unusual taste with some tannins but they didn't linger long.
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Tannins softened on the second day and the rich fruit and slight spice provided nice depth and a great finish. I've had 2010 and 2008 vintages as well. I've enjoyed them all and they're an excellent QPR to boot. Good to keep on hand.
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Red purple colour - but looks dilute for a Barossa red, as it might with the cool, wet vintage.
The aromas are dilute too, with raspberry/cherry, mixing it up with plum, blackberry, and a good hit of vanilla oak.
This all continues on to the palate. There has obviously been a lot of oak added to this to cover up the weak nature of the fruit.
There's nothing wrong with the wine. It's just a very forgettable experience.
For a bitch, I ordered a 2010 of this at a restaurant, and they gave me the 2011. It was pretty obviously not a 2010. I did complain and explained to them the importance of vintage. I'm not sure they really got it though.
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8/10/2019 - 750ml Likes this wine: 86 Points
Ninety minute decant after half a glass; in retrospect, didn't change character. Somewhat closed nose of blackberry with a bit of pepper and vanilla oak. Solid and well integrated tannic backbone with a medium to thick mouthfeel. One dimensional cherry flavors for the palate. Not flawed, just lacking any complexity. Redeeming medium length finish. Throws a bit of sediment at the end.
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9/3/2018 - whudock Likes this wine: 89 Points
I disagree with the naysayers who believe that this is not a good wine. It has clear cherry and pine flavors, is well-balanced and works well both with and without food. The finish is a bit short, but there are no other flaws.
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9/9/2017 - 750ml Likes this wine: 85 Points
Blackberry, plum and vanilla on the nose. Medium bodied with tannins well integrated. Ordinary raspberry and cherry flavors forward palate, some spice mid-palate. Decent medium length finish, although a medicinal aftertaste is present. May have been reasonable at the original price point, however I bought this late at a premium.
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1/14/2017 - tominasia Likes this wine: 89 Points
PnP this bottle. Very good shiraz for the price. My go to when entertaining.
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1/13/2017 - THF49 Likes this wine: 86 Points
a disappointing Aussie Shiraz; bland and no full mouth joy; where is the 90 point WA coming from?
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9/14/2016 - Margaux Bro Likes this wine: 89 Points
After two hours in the decanter it came together quite well actually.
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3/5/2016 - BrunelloBob wrote: 89 Points
Really liked this in a big Aussie shiraz kind-of way. Followed a bottle of "The Show" that Kevin brought, and showed noticeably well even as the second bottle.
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9/11/2015 - Mountain Sparty Likes this wine: 87 Points
After reading the comments on this wine you'd think this was Mad Dog 20-20. But I enjoyed it. A fairly unusual taste with some tannins but they didn't linger long.
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8/29/2015 - Justinneal654 wrote: 89 Points
Smouldering oak and blackberry on the nose. Fruit dominates early palate with a soft cocoa texture. Enjoyable but not impressive. Prefer with a meal.
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3/11/2015 - Rarffa Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lots of ripe blackberry and plum fruit with licorice and earth. There is still a moderately tannic backbone.
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11/7/2014 - Jaz44 Does not like this wine: 75 Points
Very sharp. No fruit. Medicinal taste
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11/5/2014 - Glenn92 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good spices on the nose
Bounces a bit but just opened
Great aftertaste with eucalyptus intertwined
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10/13/2014 - Andrew H wrote: 90 Points
A rich wine with big cherry and dried red fruit with a hefty dose of vanilla and oak
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2/17/2014 - leener10 Does not like this wine:
Deep-deep red, heavy viscosity.
Powerful nose. Windex, alcohol, spicy.
Bone dry, astringent, medium-full body, marked acidity, good balance but off-putting nose.
Coarse and rich wine.
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1/11/2014 - ViticultureShock Likes this wine: 88 Points
Does seem a bit thin for a BV Shiraz, but quite drinkable. Fairly soft tannins and pretty well balanced.
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10/30/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 80 Points
Hennepin Lake's Annual Tasting (Tons of Napa Cabs); 10/30/2013-11/2/2013: This is why Australia is struggling. This stuff is not drinkable. Too much eucalyptus on this one. Nothing exciting and one of the worst wines of the year candidate.
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9/5/2013 - tominasia Likes this wine: 87 Points
Tannins softened on the second day and the rich fruit and slight spice provided nice depth and a great finish. I've had 2010 and 2008 vintages as well. I've enjoyed them all and they're an excellent QPR to boot. Good to keep on hand.
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7/26/2013 - startinoz wrote: 90 Points
Although clearly better than the Sandpiper, this is a light-ish bodied shiraz. Spicy oak. Bright. Savoury. Touch of Brett? Not bad for a 2011.
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1/7/2013 - azzah wrote: 86 Points
Red purple colour - but looks dilute for a Barossa red, as it might with the cool, wet vintage.
The aromas are dilute too, with raspberry/cherry, mixing it up with plum, blackberry, and a good hit of vanilla oak.
This all continues on to the palate. There has obviously been a lot of oak added to this to cover up the weak nature of the fruit.
There's nothing wrong with the wine. It's just a very forgettable experience.
For a bitch, I ordered a 2010 of this at a restaurant, and they gave me the 2011. It was pretty obviously not a 2010. I did complain and explained to them the importance of vintage. I'm not sure they really got it though.
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