Welschrielsing
1. Etl g - 16
Fresh and spicy, green apple, lemon lime flavs, nice acid structure, some hints of reduction
in the aftertaste, some cold fermentation flavs
2. Thury ok - ow
Quite neutral on the nose, yellow apples, balanced palate, with more air, hints of pears
3. Artisan Wines g/vg - 17,5
Fruit forward, yellow apples and hay, intense, very good acid structure, lingering, with more air very expressive palate
4. Groesz g - 17,5
fruity, lemon lime, spicy, very good acid backbone, maybe a bit to much acid, lingering, with more air some hints of gherkins
5. Tischler Ok/g - 16,5
yellow apples, grapefruit, quite high acid structure, but not lingering,
6. Kiss Still ok ow
bit high thiol content, hubba bubba, hints of acetic acid, maybe very cold fermentation,
7. Etl g - 16
strange Schnitzel aroma upfront, with more air nice green apple, fulbodied, balanced.
Chardonnay
8. Tischler Ok/g - 17
Bit restrained, with more air nuts, full-bodied, like this Australian yeast, hints of reduction, rather high alc, some tannins detectable
9. Kiss Ok - 17
Pure banana, cold fermentation flavors, quite one dimensional but intense, no varietal aroma,
10. Pitzer Ok - ow
discreet nuttiness, hits of reduction, lacks some acid backbone, strange,
11. Groesz G/vg - 17,5
Fruit forward, intense and creamy, walnuts, quinces, pleasant, balanced, lingering
12. Etl Ok - 17
hints of wet paper, restrained, rather high acid structure but shows minerality, hints of cold Fermentation flavors, hints of bitterness,
13. Tischler Ok - ow
not perfectly clean, hints of gherkins, rather high acid structure, unbalanced, definitely some reduction aroma
Sauvignon Blanc
14. Thury G - Ow
gooseberries, green apples, intense, same aroma on the palate, lingering, green hints, bell pepper, cold tea
15. Artisan Wines vg - 17
lychee, exotic hints, complex, mix of green and exotic flavors, lingering, super intense,
Rose
16. Tischler G - 17
Strawberry yoghurt, balanced, intense, good, refreshing
Frizzante
17. Kiss Ok - 16
Nice collier, could be more upfront, discreet pears, quinces, super high CO2 content,
3 gram RS
Sankt Laurent
18. Groesz G/vg - 17,5
Fruity, intense sour cherries, hints of chocolate, very balanced, lingering, blackberries, some mushrooms, intense,
19. Etl G - 18
MLF aroma, super dark, bit undefined aroma, could be any variety, CO2 on the palate, very young, strong
20. Artisan Wines - g 17
Bit dusty, cherries, CO2 on the palate, nice, hints of reduction, needs time, very young, lingering
Pinot Noir
21. Tischler yech 17,5
Very reductive, sulfur components, rubber,
Zweigelt
22. Tischler Ok - 17,5
Very dark, powering alc, hints of reduction, very high alc, no real fruit, reductive, marmalade, drying,
23. Groesz G - 16,5
Fruity, intense, cherries, quite typical, fruity on the palate, powerful, lingering,
24. Perschy G - 18
Dark chocolate, hints of reduction, chocolate, lingering, powerful,
25. Kiss Still ok - 16,5
Cherries, hints of oxidation, alc on the nose,
26. Artisan Wines Vg - 16
Fruit forward, cherries, straightforward, light and easy drinking, typical
27. Groesz Vg - 17,5
Fruity, cherries, very fruity on the palate, very classy, pure Zweigelt, cassis,
28. Artisan Wines 2 vg - 17,5
Fruity, cherries, smooth, lingering, ready, Super fruity on the palate
29. Thury Vg - 18
Dark, super cherry flavor, fruit forward, some harsh tannins, needs time
30. Pitzer G - ow
Strange smell, oaky, hints of yeast, very smooth, lingering, ripe bananas, vanilla, on the edge of oxidation, cassis and eucalyptus, changes immensely very air, potential
31. Kiss G - 16
bit restrained, oaky, fruit overpowered, smooth tannins, lingering, good,
32. Perschy Vg - 18,5
Bit restrained, over ripeness, very smooth and soft, lingering and very powerful,
33. Pitzer Vg - 16
Powerful, dense color, oak, fruity, very fruity on the palate, bit young, CO2 on the palate,
34.Tischler 2 Ok/g - 17,5
Dark red, bit reductive, rubber, needs air, smooth tannins, lingering, young, CO2, with more air dark cherries
35. Kiss Ok - 17
Hints of overripe ness, dark cherries, powidl, high alc, smooth tannins but alcoholic touch n the finish, hints of oak in the aftertaste
36. Tischler 1 G - 17,5
Reductive, needs time, tannins, vanilla, CO2 on the palate, lingering, very young,
Blaufraenkisch
37. Groesz Ok - 17
Very dark, super young, bit MLF, CO2 on the palate, needs time, no real fruit, stinks a bit
38. Tischler 1 G - 18
Vanilla, bit CO2 on the nose, very dark, CO2 on the palate
39. Pitzer Vg - 18,5
Oaky, smooth vanilla flavor, sweet touch, quite ready, new world style, super soft, very modern, oaky sweet finish
40. Tischler G - 17
MLF touch, reductive, very smooth tannins, opens up with more air, but will be a quite typical style,
41. Kiss Ok - 16
Restrained, bitter flavors, hints of acetic,
Merlot
42. Etl G - 16
Fruity, berries, nice acid structure lingering, CO2 on the palate, very young,
43. Thury Yech - ow
Oxidative, not rating possible, juicy tannins,
44. Pitzer Vg - 18
Hints of bread, juicy, nice and fruit forward, dark cherries, hints of olives lingering
Syrah
45. Pitzer Vg - 18
Dark chocolate, smooth tannins, hints of vanilla, American oak, very smooth, lingering, quite powerful,
Cabernet Sauvignon
46. Thury g - 18
Iodine, salt, hints of green flavs,
Mittwoch, 25. Januar 2012
Freitag, 6. Januar 2012
Mum's birthday wines
1. Keringer Welschriesling 2011 - good
Fresh and fruit forward, cold fermentation flavours, Sauvignon Blanc aroma, exotic, passion fruit, limes, maracuja, green grass, lingering, displays strong SB aroma, difficult to recognize as WR.
2. La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - ok
Matured, not bad, maybe 2010, shows clear ageing signs on the palate, still nice acid structure, hints of green grass, bell pepper, lingering.
3. Birgit Braunstein Leithaberg DAC 2008 - g/vg
Middle red hue, red berries, black pepper, fruity, bit lighter style, new style BF, good balance btw acid and tannins, juicy, lingering, velvety finish.
4. Altenburger Joiser Reben 2008 - vg(ZW/BF/ME)
Dark red hue, ruby port, rumtopf, not as fruity as 3., very velvety, hints of overripeness, blend, more full bodied, oak toasting detectable, lingering, quite a decent amount of oak.
5. Unger Capello 2003 - vg (BF/ZW/ME, just new oak)
Dark red hue, ripe and juicy, dark cherries, perfumed, meaty, pickled red cherries, cassis, juicy tannins, lingering, hints of pleasant bitterness, fulbodied, lingering.
6. Umathum Haideboden 2006 - vg
Not perfectly clear, maybe unfiltered, marjoram, toasty oakiness, very pleasant, Blood sausage, meaty, low acidity, spicy, lingering. On peak now. Will decline.
7. Lentsch BF Hofoertl 2007 - vg
Fruity, spicy, ripe, perfect now, bit stinky, super soft tannins, but nice acid structure, lingering.
Fresh and fruit forward, cold fermentation flavours, Sauvignon Blanc aroma, exotic, passion fruit, limes, maracuja, green grass, lingering, displays strong SB aroma, difficult to recognize as WR.
2. La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - ok
Matured, not bad, maybe 2010, shows clear ageing signs on the palate, still nice acid structure, hints of green grass, bell pepper, lingering.
3. Birgit Braunstein Leithaberg DAC 2008 - g/vg
Middle red hue, red berries, black pepper, fruity, bit lighter style, new style BF, good balance btw acid and tannins, juicy, lingering, velvety finish.
4. Altenburger Joiser Reben 2008 - vg(ZW/BF/ME)
Dark red hue, ruby port, rumtopf, not as fruity as 3., very velvety, hints of overripeness, blend, more full bodied, oak toasting detectable, lingering, quite a decent amount of oak.
5. Unger Capello 2003 - vg (BF/ZW/ME, just new oak)
Dark red hue, ripe and juicy, dark cherries, perfumed, meaty, pickled red cherries, cassis, juicy tannins, lingering, hints of pleasant bitterness, fulbodied, lingering.
6. Umathum Haideboden 2006 - vg
Not perfectly clear, maybe unfiltered, marjoram, toasty oakiness, very pleasant, Blood sausage, meaty, low acidity, spicy, lingering. On peak now. Will decline.
7. Lentsch BF Hofoertl 2007 - vg
Fruity, spicy, ripe, perfect now, bit stinky, super soft tannins, but nice acid structure, lingering.
Donnerstag, 5. Januar 2012
Blind tasting with friends
1. Stefanshof Mein Veltliner 2011 - good
Pale yellow hue, shows CO2 in the beginning, discreet notes of citrus fruits, hints of
Eiszyuckerl, bit covered aroma on the palate, tannins detectable, light and easy drinking.
2. Stefanshof Welschriesling 2011 - good
Middle yellow hue, subtle aroma of nuts and white pepper, some cold fermentation flavours, lemon lime aromas, nicely lively acid structure,
3. Stefanshof Chardonnay 2011 - ok/good
CO2 visible, middle yellow hue, very subdued aroma in the beginning, some flinty ness underneath, with more air some fermentation flavours, same flavours on the palate, nice acid structure, bit one dimensional, no chance to get the variety.
4. Lipizzaner Weinverbund GmbH Cuvée Weiss 2011 - ok/good
CO2 visible, middle yellow hue, white flowers, bit bee wax, somewhat of a mismatch btw acid and RS, hints of walnuts, unripe honey melon,
5. Stefanshof Spaetlese Cuvée Premium 2009 - ok
Light golden hue, honey, fig marmalade, orange zest, off-dry, lacks a bit acid backbone, somewhat plump,
6. Stefanshof Blauer Zweigelt 2009 - good
Middle red hue with purple reflexions, sour cherries, nice cherry red fruit character, fruity, with more air some hints of over ripeness, same over ripeness on the palate, very round, bit to much RS,
7. Stefanshof Blauer Zweigelt 2009 - good (gleicher Wein lt Prüfnummer, andere Etikette)
Middle red with purple reflexions, pronounced sour cherries, quite round but bit alcoholic finish, lingering, lacks a bit of acid structure.
8. Stefanshof Zweigelt Classic 2009 - vg
Dark red hue, purple rim, pleasantly bitter flavours upfront, Rose hip, some black berries and ripe red berries, good tannin structure, lingering. (first thought of Merlot, flavour profile definitely shows no Zweigelt cherries)
9. Blaufraenkisch Classic 2009 - ok
Very dark red hue, no really defined flavours, bitter on the palate, quite high alc, no sign of any variety, tannins and acid are here no friends,
10. Hillinger Flat Lake Zweigelt 2009 - ok/good
Dark red hue, some pickled red fruits, rumtopf, bit high alc detectable on the palate, somewhat cooked, soft tannins, lingering.
11. Hillinger Rotweincuvee Burgenland 2010 - ok/good
Dark red hue, sour cherries, quite good acid backbone, juicy tannins, lingering,
12. Flat Lake Top Limitation Gold 2008 - ok
Middle red hue, bit undefined fruits on the nose, porty notes with hefty alc grip on the palate, short.
13. Flat Lake Premium Selection 2009 - ok
Dark red hue, purple rim, somewhat cooked undefined flavours, high alc on the nose, too much alc on the palate, powerfull but boring, short.
14. Stefanshof Sternstund 2009 - g (blend of ME/CS)
Fruity, sour cherries, vannilla from American oak, round, bit too less acidity therefor alc on palate, lingering and consumer orientated produced.
15. Stefanshof Rotes Cuvée 2009 - g
Middle red hue, fruity, red berries, light and funny in style, off-dry, lingering and easy drinking.
Pale yellow hue, shows CO2 in the beginning, discreet notes of citrus fruits, hints of
Eiszyuckerl, bit covered aroma on the palate, tannins detectable, light and easy drinking.
2. Stefanshof Welschriesling 2011 - good
Middle yellow hue, subtle aroma of nuts and white pepper, some cold fermentation flavours, lemon lime aromas, nicely lively acid structure,
3. Stefanshof Chardonnay 2011 - ok/good
CO2 visible, middle yellow hue, very subdued aroma in the beginning, some flinty ness underneath, with more air some fermentation flavours, same flavours on the palate, nice acid structure, bit one dimensional, no chance to get the variety.
4. Lipizzaner Weinverbund GmbH Cuvée Weiss 2011 - ok/good
CO2 visible, middle yellow hue, white flowers, bit bee wax, somewhat of a mismatch btw acid and RS, hints of walnuts, unripe honey melon,
5. Stefanshof Spaetlese Cuvée Premium 2009 - ok
Light golden hue, honey, fig marmalade, orange zest, off-dry, lacks a bit acid backbone, somewhat plump,
6. Stefanshof Blauer Zweigelt 2009 - good
Middle red hue with purple reflexions, sour cherries, nice cherry red fruit character, fruity, with more air some hints of over ripeness, same over ripeness on the palate, very round, bit to much RS,
7. Stefanshof Blauer Zweigelt 2009 - good (gleicher Wein lt Prüfnummer, andere Etikette)
Middle red with purple reflexions, pronounced sour cherries, quite round but bit alcoholic finish, lingering, lacks a bit of acid structure.
8. Stefanshof Zweigelt Classic 2009 - vg
Dark red hue, purple rim, pleasantly bitter flavours upfront, Rose hip, some black berries and ripe red berries, good tannin structure, lingering. (first thought of Merlot, flavour profile definitely shows no Zweigelt cherries)
9. Blaufraenkisch Classic 2009 - ok
Very dark red hue, no really defined flavours, bitter on the palate, quite high alc, no sign of any variety, tannins and acid are here no friends,
10. Hillinger Flat Lake Zweigelt 2009 - ok/good
Dark red hue, some pickled red fruits, rumtopf, bit high alc detectable on the palate, somewhat cooked, soft tannins, lingering.
11. Hillinger Rotweincuvee Burgenland 2010 - ok/good
Dark red hue, sour cherries, quite good acid backbone, juicy tannins, lingering,
12. Flat Lake Top Limitation Gold 2008 - ok
Middle red hue, bit undefined fruits on the nose, porty notes with hefty alc grip on the palate, short.
13. Flat Lake Premium Selection 2009 - ok
Dark red hue, purple rim, somewhat cooked undefined flavours, high alc on the nose, too much alc on the palate, powerfull but boring, short.
14. Stefanshof Sternstund 2009 - g (blend of ME/CS)
Fruity, sour cherries, vannilla from American oak, round, bit too less acidity therefor alc on palate, lingering and consumer orientated produced.
15. Stefanshof Rotes Cuvée 2009 - g
Middle red hue, fruity, red berries, light and funny in style, off-dry, lingering and easy drinking.
Montag, 2. Januar 2012
Wine from Etna
Firriato Etna Rosse DOC 2008 - g
Middle red hue, bit dusty with red berries on the nose, rose hip tea, shows slightly overripe flavours too, warm, pleasantly harsh tannin structure, good length, easy drinking wine that would go well with Pizza and Pasta dishes
Middle red hue, bit dusty with red berries on the nose, rose hip tea, shows slightly overripe flavours too, warm, pleasantly harsh tannin structure, good length, easy drinking wine that would go well with Pizza and Pasta dishes
Sonntag, 1. Januar 2012
Sylvester wines
Neil Ellis Pinotage 2004 - vg
Hints of leather and barnyard, South France, gamey, licorice, spicy, very powerful, lots of character, young, quite lean style, coffee from barrel toasting, garrique, lingering.
Herni Bourgeois Sancerre d'Antan 2009 - ext
Fresh and fruit forward, passion fruit, flinty hot stones in the summer, super elegant, a not in your face Sauvignon, subtle aroma of gooseberries, complex flavours changing with every sip and more air, displays a perfect combination of acidity and finest oak treatment on the palate, very lingering, ingenious!
Champagne Black Label Brut - vg
Yeasty, lingering bubbles, freshly grounded walnuts, shows some maturity on the palate, nice acid backbone gives length.
Hints of leather and barnyard, South France, gamey, licorice, spicy, very powerful, lots of character, young, quite lean style, coffee from barrel toasting, garrique, lingering.
Herni Bourgeois Sancerre d'Antan 2009 - ext
Fresh and fruit forward, passion fruit, flinty hot stones in the summer, super elegant, a not in your face Sauvignon, subtle aroma of gooseberries, complex flavours changing with every sip and more air, displays a perfect combination of acidity and finest oak treatment on the palate, very lingering, ingenious!
Champagne Black Label Brut - vg
Yeasty, lingering bubbles, freshly grounded walnuts, shows some maturity on the palate, nice acid backbone gives length.
Dienstag, 27. Dezember 2011
Wines of the festive season
1. Weingut Sommer Muskateller Mumo 2011 - vg
Fruit forward style, musky, expressive varietal aroma, fresh and easy drinking, perfect as aperitif. Innovative QR-Code link on the back label offers more information.
2. Weingut Sommer Sauvignon Blanc Wolfsbach 2011 - vg/del
Explosive flavours right from the start, gooseberries, bell pepper, full bunch of exotic fruit, soft and round on the palate, lingering, very nice!
3. Steenberg 1682 MCC - g
Super sparkling, nose of yeast and nutmeg, maybe a bit to matured, shows hints of citrus fruit on the palate, maybe not an optimal bottle as the cork is rather small.
4. Kloster am Spitz Muschelkalk 2010 - g/vg
Needs some air to reveal aroma, discreet flavours of nuts and almonds, nice round on the palate with enough acid backbone, lingering.
5. Hanes Reeh Heideboden Weiss 2010 - g/vg
Shows CO2 after opening, hints of citrus fruits, bit restrained aroma, grapefruit and tangerines on the palate, pleasant acid backbone. Much better on the second day.
6. Loimer Riesling Terrassen 2010 - vg
Golden yellow hue, distinctive flavours of ripe peaches, hints of tangerines and under notes of lime, with more air waves of honey comes through, detectable residual sugar keeps acid in balance and gives length, but on the palate it creats a bit of a mismatch, discreet mineraltiy.
7. Von Winning Kalkofen GG 2010 - del
Golden yellow hue, powerful mineraltiy of wet slate, pure vineyard peaches upfront, tangerines on the palate, needs more air to show full range of flavours, super lingering, very precise acid structure in close to perfection balance with RS, too young. After several hours wine shows distinctive aroma of fire stone, very lingering.
8. Umathum Pinot Gris 2008 - g
Bit restrained in the beginning, quinces, hints of spice, bold wine, rather low in acidity and high in alcohol, would go well with food but is to bold on its own.
9. Norbert Bauer Gruener Veltliner Haidberg 2007 - ok/g
Upfront smokiness from barrel ageing, shows some age on the palate, powerful, bit one dimensional, not much aroma, wine dominated by oak.
10. Prieler Chardonnay Sinner 2008 - vg/del
Delicate nuttiness upfront, fresh bisquit, mineralilty shines through, subtle oak and nice acid gives backbone, well balanced and lingering.
11. Mayer am Pfarrpflatz Wiener Gemischter Satz 2010 - vg
Fruit forward, spicy, tangerines, full and round, well balanced, subtle hints of orange peelings, lingering.
12. Danie de Wet Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - g/vg
Upfront gooseberries, green hints, intense bell pepper and lemon and lime flavours, same aromas on the palate, perfect aperitif or pool side wine.
Fruit forward style, musky, expressive varietal aroma, fresh and easy drinking, perfect as aperitif. Innovative QR-Code link on the back label offers more information.
2. Weingut Sommer Sauvignon Blanc Wolfsbach 2011 - vg/del
Explosive flavours right from the start, gooseberries, bell pepper, full bunch of exotic fruit, soft and round on the palate, lingering, very nice!
3. Steenberg 1682 MCC - g
Super sparkling, nose of yeast and nutmeg, maybe a bit to matured, shows hints of citrus fruit on the palate, maybe not an optimal bottle as the cork is rather small.
4. Kloster am Spitz Muschelkalk 2010 - g/vg
Needs some air to reveal aroma, discreet flavours of nuts and almonds, nice round on the palate with enough acid backbone, lingering.
5. Hanes Reeh Heideboden Weiss 2010 - g/vg
Shows CO2 after opening, hints of citrus fruits, bit restrained aroma, grapefruit and tangerines on the palate, pleasant acid backbone. Much better on the second day.
6. Loimer Riesling Terrassen 2010 - vg
Golden yellow hue, distinctive flavours of ripe peaches, hints of tangerines and under notes of lime, with more air waves of honey comes through, detectable residual sugar keeps acid in balance and gives length, but on the palate it creats a bit of a mismatch, discreet mineraltiy.
7. Von Winning Kalkofen GG 2010 - del
Golden yellow hue, powerful mineraltiy of wet slate, pure vineyard peaches upfront, tangerines on the palate, needs more air to show full range of flavours, super lingering, very precise acid structure in close to perfection balance with RS, too young. After several hours wine shows distinctive aroma of fire stone, very lingering.
8. Umathum Pinot Gris 2008 - g
Bit restrained in the beginning, quinces, hints of spice, bold wine, rather low in acidity and high in alcohol, would go well with food but is to bold on its own.
9. Norbert Bauer Gruener Veltliner Haidberg 2007 - ok/g
Upfront smokiness from barrel ageing, shows some age on the palate, powerful, bit one dimensional, not much aroma, wine dominated by oak.
10. Prieler Chardonnay Sinner 2008 - vg/del
Delicate nuttiness upfront, fresh bisquit, mineralilty shines through, subtle oak and nice acid gives backbone, well balanced and lingering.
11. Mayer am Pfarrpflatz Wiener Gemischter Satz 2010 - vg
Fruit forward, spicy, tangerines, full and round, well balanced, subtle hints of orange peelings, lingering.
12. Danie de Wet Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - g/vg
Upfront gooseberries, green hints, intense bell pepper and lemon and lime flavours, same aromas on the palate, perfect aperitif or pool side wine.
Dienstag, 4. Oktober 2011
Australian tasting
An internal tasting at Wein&Co was hold quite recently to show some new wines to the staff. Winemaker Tom Barry from Jim Barry and Berthold Salomon attended the tasting and gave us some more insights about the wine country Australia.
1. Lehmann Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz 2006 - ok/good
ruby red, red berries, hints of cassis, some harsh tannins on mid palate, high alc. in combination with some RS, acquired taste ... quote "that'll keep your party going".
2. Barry Lodge Hill Riesling 2010 - vg
super typical Riesling nose, flinty, citrus and slate, shows very nice minerality, very good acid backbone, with more air some petrol detectable.
(special climate 300 - 500m above sea level, cool nights, 2 hours from Adelaide)
3. Salomon Bin4Ban Shiraz&Co 2010 - g/vg
ruby red hue, purple reflections, musty, cassis juicy, concentrated palate but a bit short, good new world wine, fruit forward and easy drinking but too high alc.
(made with own and purchased fruit, 2010 was a very good year)
4. Salomon Norwood Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - vg
12 mo used oak, very fruit forward, cassis and black berries, concentrated like juicy, typical Australian for me, mouthfilling.
5. Finniss River Shiraz 2008 - vg/del
fruit forward style, black olives, black berries, bit jam, super soft tannin structure, very powerful, bit alcoholic on the palate.
6. Finniss River Cabernet Sauvignon - vg
5% Merlot, 18 mo 40% to 50% new oak, 300 liters hogheads, super fruity, pure cassis, very good tannin structure, but soft round tannins, powerful on the palate, lingering, hints of plums, just tiny hints of mintyness.
7. Finniss River Shiraz 1998 - still ok
middle red with orange/brown reflections, matured nose with beginning oxidation, orange marmalade, leather, with some more air Brett comes through, near dead.
8. Penfolds BIN 138 Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre 2007 - g
ruby red hue but not as dark as Finniss River wines, some hints of Brett but still overwhelming fruit on the nose, somewhat average, dry tannins on mid palate, spicy.
9. Penfolds Pinot Noir Cellar Reserve 2007 - del
middle red hue with some orange/yellow/brownish reflections, quite typical in color, Almdudler, herbs, soft tannin structure, shows an nice combination of tannins, acid structure and alcohol on the palate, pleasing, lingering.
10. Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 2004 - vg/del
unfiltered, deep brooding black color, plums and black olives paste, very concentrated flavor profile, fruit forward and really full bodied on the palate, not a hint of maturation, lingering, single vineyard wine, 80% new oak for 18 month, made in 5 ton concrete fermenters.
11. Barry Hill Shiraz 2009 - g/vg
purple red hue, super fruit forward, plummy and ripe, sweet juicy tannins, bit unbalanced alcohol.
12. Barry McRae Wood Shiraz 2006 - del
black hue, upfront spicyness, black pepper, black olives, concentrated, good balance btw acid and tannin structure, very full bodied, nearly to much as I could drink a 1/16 !
13. Barry First XI Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - del/ext
Coonnawarra fruit, 5hrs from Adelaide, hints of eucalytus and mint, still very young, cool flavors, very lingering and very stuctured, will need a decent amount of time!
14. Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2006 - ext
super dark red hue, black to the rim, whiskey touch (in Sauternes barrels) smokey, black pepper and super concentrated tannins structure, opens up with more air, juicy and extremely lingering, chocolate and caramel, multilayered, changing with every sip, still far to young, 100% new oak, 95% french, no filtration.
15. Salomon Alttus Magnum 2003 - g
unfiltered, evolved flavour profile on the nose, hints of fruits and spices, declining, soft tannins, middle length,
1. Lehmann Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz 2006 - ok/good
ruby red, red berries, hints of cassis, some harsh tannins on mid palate, high alc. in combination with some RS, acquired taste ... quote "that'll keep your party going".
2. Barry Lodge Hill Riesling 2010 - vg
super typical Riesling nose, flinty, citrus and slate, shows very nice minerality, very good acid backbone, with more air some petrol detectable.
(special climate 300 - 500m above sea level, cool nights, 2 hours from Adelaide)
3. Salomon Bin4Ban Shiraz&Co 2010 - g/vg
ruby red hue, purple reflections, musty, cassis juicy, concentrated palate but a bit short, good new world wine, fruit forward and easy drinking but too high alc.
(made with own and purchased fruit, 2010 was a very good year)
4. Salomon Norwood Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - vg
12 mo used oak, very fruit forward, cassis and black berries, concentrated like juicy, typical Australian for me, mouthfilling.
5. Finniss River Shiraz 2008 - vg/del
fruit forward style, black olives, black berries, bit jam, super soft tannin structure, very powerful, bit alcoholic on the palate.
6. Finniss River Cabernet Sauvignon - vg
5% Merlot, 18 mo 40% to 50% new oak, 300 liters hogheads, super fruity, pure cassis, very good tannin structure, but soft round tannins, powerful on the palate, lingering, hints of plums, just tiny hints of mintyness.
7. Finniss River Shiraz 1998 - still ok
middle red with orange/brown reflections, matured nose with beginning oxidation, orange marmalade, leather, with some more air Brett comes through, near dead.
8. Penfolds BIN 138 Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre 2007 - g
ruby red hue but not as dark as Finniss River wines, some hints of Brett but still overwhelming fruit on the nose, somewhat average, dry tannins on mid palate, spicy.
9. Penfolds Pinot Noir Cellar Reserve 2007 - del
middle red hue with some orange/yellow/brownish reflections, quite typical in color, Almdudler, herbs, soft tannin structure, shows an nice combination of tannins, acid structure and alcohol on the palate, pleasing, lingering.
10. Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 2004 - vg/del
unfiltered, deep brooding black color, plums and black olives paste, very concentrated flavor profile, fruit forward and really full bodied on the palate, not a hint of maturation, lingering, single vineyard wine, 80% new oak for 18 month, made in 5 ton concrete fermenters.
11. Barry Hill Shiraz 2009 - g/vg
purple red hue, super fruit forward, plummy and ripe, sweet juicy tannins, bit unbalanced alcohol.
12. Barry McRae Wood Shiraz 2006 - del
black hue, upfront spicyness, black pepper, black olives, concentrated, good balance btw acid and tannin structure, very full bodied, nearly to much as I could drink a 1/16 !
13. Barry First XI Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - del/ext
Coonnawarra fruit, 5hrs from Adelaide, hints of eucalytus and mint, still very young, cool flavors, very lingering and very stuctured, will need a decent amount of time!
14. Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2006 - ext
super dark red hue, black to the rim, whiskey touch (in Sauternes barrels) smokey, black pepper and super concentrated tannins structure, opens up with more air, juicy and extremely lingering, chocolate and caramel, multilayered, changing with every sip, still far to young, 100% new oak, 95% french, no filtration.
15. Salomon Alttus Magnum 2003 - g
unfiltered, evolved flavour profile on the nose, hints of fruits and spices, declining, soft tannins, middle length,
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