I have only just got back. Give me a chance. Anyway Brian is the hold up as he is proofing Chapter One.
If all goes according to plan, (and I have staff coverage arrange this time) - it will start flowing out in 8 days.
If its late I have a great excuse. You have heard the one about the dog that ate the homework..... in this case my ****ing cat Tokay, ate through the cable of the (expletive expensive) digital microphone that I use for voice recognition software. I should have a new one delivered tomorrow.
Sorry, I look forward to your diaries
I can't imagine you are that impressed with your cat. Normally they should be disdainful but not destructive!
cheers
Carl
Bartenders are supposed to have people skills. Or was it people are supposed to have bartending skills?
Hijacking an old thread since it's regarding the same winery. Here are my notes of the Kay Bros range, except for the Block 6, for those interested.
Kay Bros Eden Valley Riesling 2007: $20. Hand-picked grapes from 60 year old dry-grown vines produce a light, lime green coloured wine of 12%alc with citrus-y nose with a touch of minerality. Fresh palate of lime and green apple flavours which linger for a good length of time before finishing up cleanly. 89-90/100.
Kay Bros Amery Viognier 2007: $20. The first release of this wine comes from a tiny 0.7 hectare parcel of 6 year old vines that yielded 4.6 tonnes of hand-picked fruit which were basket-pressed. Light yellowish-green tinge, rich nose of pear, stone fruit and citrus. Flavours back up with pears, stone fruit, citrus and sweet melon that are crisp with light acidity. However, given all that was going on, I was disappointed that the finish ended a little early. 89/100.
Kay Bros Amery Moscato 2007: $17. Another first release, lightly coloured with a nose of typical muscat grape, white flower and honeysuckle. Only 7%alc, but flavours are nice and sweet with a slight fizz but not to the extent of the Italian-style. Bottled under stainless steel champagne crown seals.
Kay Bros Amery Late Harvest Frontignac 2004: $15. Handpicked on 8th March 2004, this 11% alc drink has a pale straw colour, green tinge, very pleasing uplifting nose of sweet flower, melon and passionfruit. Tropical flavours on the palate of honeydew, ripe melon and passionfruit, but is not overly sweet. The long finish is clean and crisp. 89-90/100.
Kay Bros Amery Grenache 2006: $15. Only ~13tonnes of fruit went into this production. Grapes were treated with open ferment and a basket pressing before maturating in American oak for 1 year, resulting in a 15.5% alc, bright earthy ruby drink that exudes a sullen organic nose of raspberries. This drink is very different from the barossan grenaches as it's not big on the nose or forward on the palate. It's soft, medium-bodied, very rustic style which you'd have matching a nice herby but simple pasta dish. Good berry flavours, soft tannins and a good finish. Drinkable now, but should be good for the next 3-4 years. 89/100.
Kay Bros Amery Merlot 2005: $20. Grapes were treated with an open ferment and basket pressing before maturing for 18 months in American oak. A nice dark black cherry colour that's supported by aromas of plum, quince with a hint of mint. Medium-bodied drink that's got lots of primary fruit flavours, plum and dark cherry to go along with the chewy, dry tannins. Good length and well balanced. 88-89/100.
Kay Bros Amery Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: $20. Black cherry coloured with a shimmery hue. Lovely nose of blackberry, mint and eucalypt is backed up on the flavour profile with notes of mulberry, blackcurrant and cassis that are in balance with a fairly low level of acidity but propped up with a good, firm tannic structure. This is good to go right now, but imagine what it'll be like in 10 years! 91-92/100. A steal at this price.
Kay Bros Amery Shiraz 2005: $20. Dark ruby in colour. A prominent nose loaded with black cherry and blackberry with hints of savouriness. Fulfilling flavours of plums, blackberries and spice with a touch of truffle. Well-rounded profile that's not big in anyway, excellently balanced with tannin levels just right. Should last a decade too. 92/100. Another steal.
Kay Bros Hillside Shiraz 2005: $35. The 9th release of this mini-Block 6 shows of the success of replanting of the Eastern hillside of the Amery property with cuttings from the Block 6 vines. Grapes are open fermented and basket pressed before maturing in American and Bulgarian oak casks for 28 months. Coming in at 15.5%alc, this dark purple juice has a great nose of mulberries, touch of chocolate, star anise and a hint of vanilla. Rich flavours of mulberry, cedar oak and darkish chocolate complemented by the soft, ripe, chewy tannins. A long and satisfying aftertaste. Will develop nicely over the next 7-8 years. 93/100.
Kay Bros 'The Cuthbert' Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: $35. Limited to 3 btls when purchased with 3 other btls. Extended post fermentation maceration with 24 months in new Hungarian oak barrels. Blackish ruby in colour, this 15% alc drink offers a bouquet of blackberry, eucalypt and tobacco that paired with a full-throttled flavour profile of blackberry and cassis that is in balanced with the dry finishing tannins. This is elegant, yet bold and stands out with its own unique personality, very much like a Jane Austen character. Very different from the equivalent 2005 Coonawarra or Margaret River vintages but certainly capable of holding itself up. Drink in 3-4 years just to allow it to settle down and should keep for more 10-15. 94-95/100.
as he is proofing Chapter One.
