Tasting Notes ?

Glyndon · Post by **Glyndon** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:39 am

I am involved in an annual wine and food weekend amongst friends, and was hoping to find some tasting notes for some of the wines were are pouring, and was wondering if anyone can help out ?

The wines I havent been able to find notes for are -

1995 D'arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz, 1995 Elderton Command Shiraz (although someone posted to me that it is still drinking well), 1995 Wendouree Shiraz, 2002 TerraVin Pinot Noir, Dutschke Ivy Blondina 2003, 2001 Vertitas Binders Bulls Blood, 2001 Rockford Moppa Springs.... I think I have all the others covered.

If anyone can help either by posting or emailing me privately, it would be great appreciated.

Thanks, Glynn.

Maximus · Post by **Maximus** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:53 am

Glynn,

Are you chasing consumer tasting notes from people that frequent this forum or official tasting notes from the actual winery? If you're after the latter, I would suggest you contact the said wineries in person. No doubt it won't be too much trouble and they could probably fax you the relevant information.

Adair · Post by **Adair** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:45 am

2001 Rockford Moppa Springs?
I did not think this was released.
Adair

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:56 am

I'm sorry, it might have been the 2000 Vintage, I thought it was the 01, but more than likely is the 2000 Vintage of the Rockford.

Once I have finalised our menu/wines, I will post them in the food and wine section.

The weekend was started in 1999 as just a weekend away, but has developed into quite an annual weekend of fun, food and wine. The group contains a couple of wine reps, and some other personal friends, and the highlight of last year was the Saturday Night dinner, which included 80 Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon, 1990 St Henri and 1982 Noble One, and Rockford Black Shiraz....

As to the first reply, I would rather have forum members opinions and notes on the wines, as opposed to the "official ones". I have enjoyed all the postings on here, and learn from the knowledge provided which is far superior to mine.

Maximus · Post by **Maximus** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:06 am

Guest wrote:The group contains a couple of wine reps, and some other personal friends, and the highlight of last year was the Saturday Night dinner, which included 80 Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon, 1990 St Henri and 1982 Noble One, and Rockford Black Shiraz....

How did you find the '90 St Henri last year?

I had one (that I produced blind) with some friends on a Saturday night (ironically) three weeks ago after a '97 Luce and '00 Command. It was brought out as an 'intermission' wine and everyone was quite disappointed. The bizarre thing was the colour though. There were no 'options', and the three tasters thought it looked to be a '98 or '99 wine. Just incredible. While the palate and finish was good (but not long) the nose wasn't really enticing. The bottle had been well cellared from release too. It spent over an hour in the decanter as well. Maybe it needed longer... there was immediate respect given to the wine upon its revealing but initial impressions were not favourable from anyone.

markg · Post by **markg** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:37 pm

Had a 95 Dead Arm recently, it was drinking very, nicely. Went exceptionaly well with a steak we had at the time. Notes are at home somewhere, I will try to find them.

Lincoln · Post by **Lincoln** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:49 pm

rooview wrote:95 Wendouree Shiraz - a tasting note is available on another retailers forum. It isn't appropriate to mention here. It was summed up as a "giant in a wedding dress" / 88 points. Drink 2007-2015.

It's on the WineStar forum.

Glyndon · Post by **Glyndon** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:52 pm

Thanks for the comments, and another question....with the Dutschke Ivy Blondina, what would you suggest I serve it with, or one its own as an aperitif ? Suggestions please. Thanks.

n4sir · Post by **n4sir** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:41 pm

Glyndon wrote:Thanks for the comments, and another question....with the Dutschke Ivy Blondina, what would you suggest I serve it with, or one its own as an aperitif ? Suggestions please. Thanks.

Sorry about the late reply Glyndon - I've only tried this over the last couple of days, and I hope you get the note in time. It's a bit of a dilemma as to whether it's better as an apertif or served at the end of the meal because of the light weight - it's better suited to finger food as opposed to a quince pudding.

2003 Dutschke Ivy Blondina Barossa Valley Frontignac (375ml): Very pale straw/green colour. The nose was extremely ripe, perfumed and fruity, with sultana/raisins, musky perfume/nutmeg, and hints of apricot and fennel. The palate’s just as ripe/sweet but without the weight and viscosity of your typical sticky; sultana/raisins and apricot on entry, some watermelon mid-palate, and finishing with some sweet caramel and fennel on the aftertaste. This would match a platter of blue cheese, crackers, dried grapes and sliced green apple at the end of a dinner quite well.

Cheers
Ian

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 6:16 pm

Is it a very sweet Fronti or a slightly sweet version like Rockfords?

n4sir · Post by **n4sir** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 12:25 pm

Anonymous wrote:Is it a very sweet Fronti or a slightly sweet version like Rockfords?

I haven't tried Rockfords, but as you can gather from my TN I'd call it very sweet, as opposed to a drier, spicier style - but not weighty either.

Cheers
Ian