2006 Boireann The
Lurnea (Granite Belt, Qld)
Merlot 40% Cab Franc 30% Petit Verdot 30%.
Super dense and
incredibly structured. Leather, earth, graphite and complex black fruit.
Loads of sediment in the bottle. Tannins still holding tightly to the romance
of a wine that is not yet willing to give itself wholeheartedly. Suggests that
its still not fully in its optimal drinking window.
Day 2- Tannins thwarted. More plush red fruits and silky perfume. I think the
merlot has woven its gentle velvety arms throughout the mix. Gives much more of
itself tonight yet still promises to develop and deliver with time.
Tasted
5th & 6th June 2013
13.5% Alc Vol
2011 Teusner The
Empress Riesling Eden Valley
Complex aroma profile of frangipane
flower, figs, sherbet, musk, chalk and subtle sea salt. Very dry with merely
a lead jab of lemon and lime juice. Minerals and smooth river pebbles. There is a hint of kerosene at the very end that will polarise some opinion.
This is the first Teusner wine that has not impressed the pants off me. Having said
that I am keen to try the 2012 vintage when released.
Tasted 21st, 22nd &
23rd March 2013
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11.5% Alc Vol
2011 Oakridge Over
The Shoulder Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Surprisingly light in colour,
almost rose. Touch of spice; anise, cumin and vanilla pod. Caramel and
leather. Savoury notes and feint smoked meats. Raspberries, strawberries,
cherries and plums.
As I write it's opening in the glass. Just needs time to
breath. Hint of truffle and whole stem bunches. Very Beaujolais-esque.
A little
disjointed at first, like a gangly teenager, but then look out. Voice breaks, shoulders
broaden. Call me crazy, but it even darkens in colour in the glass, especially
on the second night. Now I have taken notice.
Tasted 21st & 22nd March 2013
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12.5% Alc Vol
