We must have done something right with this bottle, but all we did was store it at the right temperature. Never expected the fullness and flavor of the Shiraz. We enjoyed it with lobster tails and butternut squash and then finished the bottle with a movie.
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It seems this bottle has fared better over the years than the last bottle that I had of this vintage. Felt much younger than its years. Deep garnet colour, subtle berry palate and nose, and still displaying bold shiraz-y notes. No brickishness or sultanas (unlike the last bottle). Elegant and smooth. A classic.
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Screw cap. Feels much younger than 18 years, bags of black fruit, quite chocolatey with some spice and licorice. Excellent value, and at least 5 years ahead under screw cap.
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Unlike 'tbebonnydooner' (previous review), my bottle was under screw cap. Colour still good, deep red brick. One the palate, berry tones intensifying to sultanas. Mild acidity and tannins. One more bottle left in the cellar. Will wait a year or two.
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12/25/2023 - mrandmrsro wrote: 93 Points
We must have done something right with this bottle, but all we did was store it at the right temperature. Never expected the fullness and flavor of the Shiraz. We enjoyed it with lobster tails and butternut squash and then finished the bottle with a movie.
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5/13/2023 - Mr Laroux wrote:
It seems this bottle has fared better over the years than the last bottle that I had of this vintage. Felt much younger than its years. Deep garnet colour, subtle berry palate and nose, and still displaying bold shiraz-y notes. No brickishness or sultanas (unlike the last bottle). Elegant and smooth. A classic.
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2/28/2023 - Georg E Likes this wine: 83 Points
Nice round pallet. Black barries. Short taste
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1/20/2022 - empire80 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Screw cap. Feels much younger than 18 years, bags of black fruit, quite chocolatey with some spice and licorice. Excellent value, and at least 5 years ahead under screw cap.
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12/25/2021 - Mr Laroux wrote:
Unlike 'tbebonnydooner' (previous review), my bottle was under screw cap. Colour still good, deep red brick. One the palate, berry tones intensifying to sultanas. Mild acidity and tannins. One more bottle left in the cellar. Will wait a year or two.
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