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Tie the Knot?
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:24 pm
by underwraps50
Uncle Dan has Shingleback's '08 Red Knot Shiraz on special again for $9.40(in any 6). They rate it a 94. The BRW Book rates it an 88 but does say "Forget the score - its good value & good drinking". I tasted it a month or two ago when they previously had it on special and thought it was OK but didn't excite me. I never place too much reliance on these quick Saturday morning tastings however and also the wine has sometimes been open for quite a while. Anyone have any thoughts on this wine?
Re: Tie the Knot?
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:04 pm
by calm
I was a bit the same, sound enough, but nothing exciting. Have 2 bottles remaining, my wife thought it was pretty good. I think JH was at 90 pts.
Re: Tie the Knot?
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:24 am
by daz
Not sure what vintage I tried last year. It was ok but preferred Penny's Hill Red Dot 08.
Re: Tie the Knot?
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:37 am
by calm
Actually now that you say it, I remember trying a Pennys Hill Red Dot last year or earlier this year and being pleasantly surprised. May have to revisit.
Re: Tie the Knot?
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:41 pm
by Bigwun
Just tried it (freshly opened bottle) and I'd agree with the BRW score. I didn't end up buying any.
Re: Tie the Knot?
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:22 pm
by underwraps50
Yeah, me too. I tasted it again at Uncle Dan's this arvo and still feel the same way about it. Gave it a miss.