Mrbotrytis
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Also the Harewood Shiraz/Cabernet 2012. Maybe I was expecting too much with this blend especially from Western Australia. Then again, you have to try something differnet. We all love South Australian blends of this but initially I found it a bit underwhelming. Nothing nasty, but not as full and juicy. I thought, it was only a twenty one dollar wine after all, a quaffer from the fo for about a tenner. Once I had it with food, it really lifted to another dimension of flavours. It was still a little thin for me but made in a French style it probably is a reasonable example of that. I did end up liking it, but since 8 of the case were spoken for, I felt pretty good. This is better than a quaffer, but it did make me think that spending 2-3 dollars more on a thirty five bucker is probably a better investment. Still a nice wine though.
I've been drinking a bottle of the Harewood s/c over 3 nights. Overall impression is good but not amazing. I'm not really a huge fan of this blend and at first it underwhelmed but over time it opened up and I'm happy with it for the price. Also had the Pemberley SB 2013 - this I love. Made in a french style (on lees) and its a great alternative to a chardy and good to get away from NZ style.