Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[Wozza]

Oh Wazza! There just has to be more than that? What about Cassis, Angular, charcoals , cigar box, grippy tannins,unctuous,opulent?

!! I'm guessing you are quoting from Sir Halliday's review that I didn't read! It does drink beyond its pay grade, and I can get those descriptors and why he gave it a 97. I was hugely tired last night, so my effort on the tasting note was a bit half-hearted and done in about 4 minutes. Opulent it certainly was. But I didn't get unctuous or grippy tannins - I actually thought it was quite layered on the taste front for such a medium bodied wine. There's definitely the cigar box - that was what I squeezed in as 'oaked spices' as I ran out of word count. I had actually noted cassis, but put down liquorice when writing it up. I think that's a mistake, and will check and correct tonight when I revisit the bottle after a hard week on the Wozza front.

 

[Viridianne]

Had this Radio Boca Tempranillo last night at Bar Luca. A bit on the sweet side, like berries, and some spice.

Apparently it's only $15/btl at the bottle shop, it's pretty good value for an everyday wine.

 

[Steady]

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Had this Radio Boca Tempranillo last night at Bar Luca. A bit on the sweet side, like berries, and some spice.

Did you have it with food? I enjoyed the one bottle I have had with food, but when tasting Tempranillo at Cellar doors it never appeals.

 

[Viridianne]

Did you have it with food? I enjoyed the one bottle I have had with food, but when tasting Tempranillo at Cellar doors it never appeals.

Si señor, I had it with food

 

[Wozza]

A big thanks to Katy for bringing the incredible:

Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

What a generous wine purchase, AnonymousCoward, Katy and I enjoyed at lunch today. On Vivino, my brief note said:

http://www.vivino.com/users/warren-dav/reviews/52427868

"Lunchtime tipple, so limited notes. But this 2010 Cab Sauv from the Coonawarra was so smooth and in the super premium experience camp. It was actually more approachable than the recent 2005 I had, as blackberries, cassis, chocolate, mint and luxury French oaked spices tantalised the senses. The tannins were silky smooth and extra long, really making this feel special. Drink now or over the next 10 + years. It won't matter. It will surely delight. A Wozza 95/100 (4.2) from me."

If you are looking for a top-end Coonawarra Cab Sauv that will surely impress and that doesn't need a squillion years hidden away, I'd recommend The Tally 2010. Great wine.

Alzoam, we missed you. (You and the family) get well soon. Viridianne, hopefully you can join us for our next catch up.

 

[Caversham04]

A big thanks to Katy for bringing the incredible: Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Agreed - I tried it at the Coonawarra Roadshow in Adelaide last year, and it was an absolute cracker; drinking beautifully then, but with the class to cellar for a long time. I went straight to Dan Murphy's the following day to grab a couple of bottles!

 

[TheRealTMA]

Is there any wine in the bottle?

More importantly (shut your ears sports journalists), are there any more adjectives!

 

[blackcat20]

A little pre-birthday drinking

 

[Pushka]

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A little pre-birthday drinking

And what is TomV drinking?

 

[boomy]

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A little pre-birthday drinking

Happy Birthday!!

 

[TomVexille]

And what is TomV drinking?

The leftovers

 

[AnonymousCoward]

Oakridge 864 (Winery Block, Oakridge Vineyard) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012:
Cassis and dark fruits on the nose, with a hint of mint. Fine tannins, good acidity. 15 months in French Oak, but that's not evident. Medium+ finish. Young compared to the 2010 I drank earlier, structure is good though. CT90

 

[AnonymousCoward]

Lunch drinking thanks to Katy: Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2010. Quite approachable for a young Tally. Wozza's already posted a review, and I wouldn't want to undermine his authority by contradicting everything he wrote CT91 from me.

 

[Steady]

Sorry Wozza but AC is better with a camera....

 

[AnonymousCoward]

Cape Mentelle Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon (43%), Merlot (33%), Cabernet Franc (24%) 2012. Out at dinner. Popped and poured. Delightful drinking from the get-go. Plums, red fruit, mint. Savoury flavours on the palate mixed with more mixed fruit. The taste is fresh, with fine tannins and good acidity. Medium+ finish. 13.5% alcohol. If you like your lighter right-bank Bordeaux blends, this should be right up your alley. CT91

 

[Steady]

The photo's not displaying for me AC?

 

[AnonymousCoward]

The photo's not displaying for me AC?

Edited - hopefully working now. Works for me

 

[Steady]

Edited - hopefully working now. Works for me

All good now thanks AC

 

[Daver6]

The leftovers

So going thirsty then?

 

[blackcat20]

So going thirsty then?

I actually let him finish my glass as well as his own