Cork was in good condition. Deep dark red/crimson. Nose: full sweet dark berry compote. Some oak, sandalwood, spice, black pepper. Clean and fresh. Just a hint of camphor and lilac. Rich dark velvety fruit with oak. Lovely perfumed nose. Alcohol was not noticable or out of balance. Tannins have softened since last tasted 7 years ago. Balanced palate, juicy, mellow, if anything finish is a little short. Lovely drinking now. At it's best now and for 5+ years
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A second bottle opened today. Simliar details, excellent cork and similar tasting profile to previous tasting note, however, this example was a little more 'alive' and robust. Bottle variation/cellaring history could be in play, as was sourced from auction. Overall, very pleasant experience.
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Lovely mid gold. Nose of sweet lemon curd and hint of wet limestome. Touch of apple. Palate full and deliciously rounded. Lemon flavor that extends to the finish which is crisp, dry and delightfully mineral. Depth of flavour lingers in the mouth. Still young and youthful. 92+
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2/1/2023 2:14:00 PM - Thanks for the message. Your perspective and background looks very similar to mine. Looking forward to reading about your journey. Cheers!
1/28/2023 11:53:00 PM - thanks for your kind note, if you fancy catching for a glass of wine some time just drop me an email to dwchatfield@gmail.com
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2006 Leasingham Cabernet Sauvignon Classic Clare
5/24/2024 - Vintage1961 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Cork was in good condition. Deep dark red/crimson.
Nose: full sweet dark berry compote. Some oak, sandalwood, spice, black pepper. Clean and fresh. Just a hint of camphor and lilac. Rich dark velvety fruit with oak. Lovely perfumed nose. Alcohol was not noticable or out of balance.
Tannins have softened since last tasted 7 years ago. Balanced palate, juicy, mellow, if anything finish is a little short.
Lovely drinking now. At it's best now and for 5+ years
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1996 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec
9/15/2023 - Vintage1961 Likes this wine: 93 Points
A second bottle opened today.
Simliar details, excellent cork and similar tasting profile to previous tasting note, however, this example was a little more 'alive' and robust.
Bottle variation/cellaring history could be in play, as was sourced from auction.
Overall, very pleasant experience.
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2008 Robert Moncuit Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Les Chetillons
3/11/2023 - Vintage1961 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely mid gold. Nose of sweet lemon curd and hint of wet limestome. Touch of apple.
Palate full and deliciously rounded. Lemon flavor that extends to the finish which is crisp, dry and delightfully mineral. Depth of flavour lingers in the mouth.
Still young and youthful. 92+
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