Monthly Archives: June 2011

Elderton Barossa CSM 2000

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Dark plum robe. Blackcurrants, plum, blackberries with some earthiness and a smidgeon of pepper; very complex. Mellow fruit but big; quite sweet and some menthol and smoke with plums and blackcurrants. Good finish of fruit and spice. Lovely big and … Continue reading →

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Elderton Barossa CSM 2000

Posted on 26 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Bright clear red, no age showing. brambles on the front, then pepper and black berries/fruit and plum – but way too hot. Heat on the palate, the lovely savoury berries; it actually works – plums, blackcurrants, crisp apple and gooseberry … Continue reading →

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Ch Potensac 1996

Posted on 25 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Lovely deep red – far younger than its age. Lovely nose too. Cedar, red fruits, some blackcurrants and truffles. Round, rich, mellow. Lovely balance. Fruit, acid and oak all in balance. Finish is plums, berries and cedar with a touch … Continue reading →

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Ch d’Armailhac 1994

Posted on 25 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Quite deep robe, amber edge moving to the centre.  Eyes say ‘drink up’! Fruit reserved at first, dusty foresty but clean nose. Opens to reveal plums, blackcurrants and cherries. Mellow palate, classic Bordeaux age. Good acid and tannins – moreish. … Continue reading →

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Te Mata Awatea 2002

Posted on 25 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Amber edge. Ribena blackcurrant nose with dark plums. Lovely mellow wine, good tannins and acid in balance. Ripe cabernet dark fruits and merlot plums. Long finish with moreish fruit lingering. Te Mata’s website notes: “Awatea 2002 is a blend of … Continue reading →

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Matariki Reserve Syrah 2000

Posted on 18 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Medium-deep robe, good colour – no sign of age, although this shows on the nose. Touch of lanolin, and mix of black and white pepper. Fruit a bit behind the acid now. Elegant in its own way – red fruits … Continue reading →

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Ch Bourgneuf 1996

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Lovely red robe with a touch of amber edge. Plums, light florals, violets. Mature palate with a hint of dusty wood and herbaceous/Bordeaux edge. Well balanced, good finish with fruit alive. Quite a nice wine, at its best. Pomerol, Bordeaux, … Continue reading →

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Henschke Henry’s Seven Shiraz/Grenache/Viognier 2001

Posted on 11 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Wonderful! Medium plum red. Cherries and plum on the nose with a hint of white flowers. Palate in perfect balance, with red fruits and florals evident. Elegant wine. Long finish with Shiraz fruit, Grenache structure and Viognier florals. Lovely silky … Continue reading →

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Domaine Vincent Girardin 1999 Maranges 1er Cru Clos des Loyeres

Posted on 10 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Bright, mid-depth robe, slight amber edge. Nose initially fungal but blows off and fruit emerges – lovely florals. Age showing but elegant, delicate florals and red fruits. Palate reflects nose: fruit, florals with forest flavours. Mid length finish. Nice wine. … Continue reading →

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