TIM ADAMS THE FERGUS 2005

Deep purple colour, a rich robust nose with raspberry and cinnamon, the palate is big and rich with raspberry strudle spices, liquorice and some warmth from alcohol on the margins of what is desirable to me. Not sure that you would want to cellar this one. Drink in the next couple of years.

Tasted: May 2008
Source: Dan Murphy
Price: $20
Drink: Now - 2011
Score: 90

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CHARLES MELTON NINE POPES 1997

Dull red in colour, showing some age. The wine is very mellow, a cedary nose, with raspberry present. A palate of red fruits, raspberries, cedar and caramel. The wine is drinking at its peak, not for keeping any longer.

Drank: June 2008
Source: Retail
Price: $32
Drink: Now
Score: 91

Charles Melton