Torbreck Tasting (North Sydney Cellars): Aromas that could either fall on the side of brett or a character of mataro - either way it was strongly gamey, with truffle, earth and cherry notes. The palate has that meaty character to it as well, but the red fruit shows through a bit better here. Has good length to it and if it's brett I don't think this bottle suffered too much from it. I'll look out for chances to try future vintages as it seems promising and the price is fair.
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12/5/2021 - colinscellar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very savoury meaty notes with black fruit. Tannins and acid suggest this can last for quite a while yet.
I didn't pick up brett notes until I read other reviews here, but having read them I think it is present...subtle brett I guess?
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2/20/2018 - redrich2000 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Right in the zone. Lovely mature mataro.
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5/9/2013 - CamWheeler wrote: 89 Points
Torbreck Tasting (North Sydney Cellars): Aromas that could either fall on the side of brett or a character of mataro - either way it was strongly gamey, with truffle, earth and cherry notes. The palate has that meaty character to it as well, but the red fruit shows through a bit better here. Has good length to it and if it's brett I don't think this bottle suffered too much from it. I'll look out for chances to try future vintages as it seems promising and the price is fair.
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