2001 E&E Black Pepper Shiraz
A classic full bodied Aussie Shiraz where time in the cellar has made it smooth and plush, even elegant–not a term we often use with this style of wine! Drinking beautifully it is balanced and well structured revealing lots of blackberry, black cherry, and some plum, backed with black pepper, earth and a hint of clove. A powerful and wonderfully complex wine that paired perfectly with oven roasted lamb. We would recommend drinking now although it wasn’t breaking down…we just can’t imagine this getting any better.
Excellent +
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2001 d’Arenberg Cabernet Sauvignon The Coppermine Road
Dark red with a slight fade at the rim, the nose revealed black currants and bumble berry pie with hints of menthol and vanilla. Its full body delivers a palate that is powerful and long with a streak of acidity on the finish that ends with a slightly tart note. Bigger in style but balanced, quite Napa in style.
Excellent
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2001 Killibinbin Shiraz
A delightful aged Shiraz with lots of dark fruits. Black cherry and bramble berry are delivered in a well balanced, medium bodied style. It has a good mouthfeel with just the right amount of texture; round without being soft. The tannins are fully resolved and there are some secondary characteristics of olive and woodsy notes that join the blackberry to add interest and complexity, though this wine is mostly about the fruit. It finishes just slightly hot. Drink now!
Very Good +
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Natalie McLean is a terrific and prolific wine writer from Toronto (check out http://www.nataliemaclean.com). When she called us up with the opportunity to attend the Australia’s First Families of Wine “Tour de Force” in Vancouver, we jumped at the chance.
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2005 Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon Ashmead Vineyard
Dark red with a slight fade at rim. Very expressive nose of black currants and blackberries. Big, full bodied and comes across as quite Napa-like with its almost plush mouth feel. Flavours of black cherry are supported with a lovely spice and herb nuance. It finishes grippy and long. Fully mature now but should have many more years in front of it.
Excellent
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2001 E&E Black Pepper Shiraz
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