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

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

BALGOWNIE Pinot Noir 2006

Bright red in colour, raspberry and strawberry fruit nose, on the palate raspberry, sappy palate, fresh and zippy a god drink, not a long term keeper, drink over the next year.

Tasted: May 2008
Source: Cellar Door
Price: $17
Drink: 2008 - 2009
Score: 89

http://www.balgownieestate.com.au/

MOUNT MARY Cabernets 1987

The 1987 vintage was very cool in the Yarra Valley.

This wine transends the difficulties that were presented by the vintage.
A developed medium brick red in colour, full cassis plum cedar nose with aromas of violetscoming through. A lovely medium bodied palate, very mellow and drinkable, cedar , cassis, hints of plum, a lterrific drink.

Tasted: May 2008
Source: Winery
Price: N/A
Drink: Drink now
Score: 92

http://www.mountmary.net/

DIAMOND VALLEY ESTATE Pinot Noir 1991

A very interesting exercise to drink an Australian pinot noir of this age.
We have a few older pinots. Good brands hopefully the quality and corks are up to the journey.

The wine stood up pretty well, middle red in colour showing some browning from age, brambly red cherry nose developed but still fresh, sweet red fruit and cedar on the front and middle palate sour cherry finish, clean tannins. Its age would surprise.

Tasted: May 2008
Source: Winery
Price: $27 (1992)
Drink: Drink
Score: 91

http://www.diamondvalley.com.au/