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Here is the Ray Jordan 94pt review:
3 Oceans Winery | WineLinx
I bought a lot of the 3Oceans wines this year from the FO...cabernet, shiraz, chardonnay and another I think. Really impressive good wines for the money. Yes, it appears a little bracket creep coming into the pricing structure of the FO, but let's be honest, if the quality delivers, then we all should be happy. For what it's worth when considering value, one week ago for lunch, five of us had a 2010 Grange. I know what you are thinking, too damn young. No choice in this matter due to health issues. So what did I think of it? I even tried contacting Tyson S for his thoughts on decanting but no reply. He scored it 100. Best young wine he has EVER had were his comments. Quite simply, I was expecting the wow factor and most of us would. I scored it a 7.5. No wow factor except the most finely trailing tannins I have ever had that lingered on incredibly. Not distracting at all, just unique. My issue with it, and it was my first taste ever, was I expected a bit more body to it. Sure it's a 96/4Cab blend this time, but at least it isn't over extracted. Neverthless, I have the bott for memory and experience, one I will never forget.
Scoped my reviews, July this year, the 2013 Explorers Shiraz.....it's the 2013 which is good as I am not buying. But based on my notes, I think others should. Not word for word, but here it goes...deep deep ruby with mahogany margins, a little bit of heat on the nose, youngish berries. On palate, chocolate presence, palate about 8/10 for fullness, great refinement. it's better with food as tannins are there. a lovely nice long finish, not to jammy. it is good. it will keep. 8.2........now I read ray jordans comments and there are a few similarities. It is obvious that we both like this red. Salute and buon natale !
