MOUNT MARY CABERNETS 1987

This wine had an aged appearance, understandable for a 21 year old. Wisened and calm a serene wine. Obvious plummy cabernet fruit with meat and earth nuances. A medium bodied palate, very even through the mouth, dark plums, cassis and a warm earthy/herbal edge. Drinking beautifully.

Tasted: September '08
Source: Mail Order
Price: $25.85 (1989)
Drink: Now, dont wait!
Score: 92

TAR AND ROSES Shiraz 2007

Dark in colour, almost black. A big rich nose of blackberry, spice and liquorice. The palate is full and similar to the nose, gentle oak, blackberry fruit, liquorice and mixed spice. Quite a strong tannic finish, structured for the medium to long term.

Tasted: September '08
Source: Dan's
Price: $15
Drink: 2012 - 2018
Score: 90

YARRA YERING UNDERHILL Shiraz 1997

I've just read the sad news that Bailey Carrodus passed away on Friday. A gentle, friendly, genuine man who offered his wine to all who were interested.

The wine presents a deep garnet colour, the nose is acid with a volatile edge and plummy fruit. THe palate seemed one dimentional at first, plummy fruit, quite soft with some spice hints. Its a good wine, though not quite as rich as expected.

Tasted: September 08
Source: Winery
Price: $38
Drink: Now
Score: 90

New posts - Woops

I have just completed 7 new posts. They were sitting in draft for up to a month, and so are not at the top of the blog, have a look below,

The new posts are:
Jasper Hill Emily's 1992
Tim Adams Aberfeldy Shiraz 1992
Tyrells Rufus Stone Shiraz 2000
Spring Vale Junior Chardonnay 2007
Serego Alighieri Possesioni Rosso 2005
Tenuta Di Valgiorno 2005
Wynns John Riddoch CS 1988