TN: Mitchelton Print Series Shiraz 1996

[Waiters Friend]

Decanted 30 minutes before service. It took another 15 minutes or so in the glass to emerge.

Initially earthy, then the dark berries came out - primarily blueberry, with some blackberry as well. Obviously this was not fresh fruit, but it wasn't dried or jammy either - the aromas were clear. There's also a lot of supporting mocha and cocoa powder. The nose itself was quite complex, and it was interesting to see the wine change in the glass over about 30 minutes.

The palate supported the nose - not a lot of acid, and tannins fully absorbed. There's a wash of developed fruits and chocolate on the tongue, and the wine was medium bodied, and fading slightly on the finish.

Not bad at all for 23 years of age, and better than expected. Fortunately, there were enough people drinking it to ensure that the majority was consumed before the wine started to decline, which it did within an hour of opening.

Cheers
Allan

[phillisc]

Allan...how ironic. Was down at the cellar today finishing the last of the sort out and spotted a unopened 6 pack of these in it's nice wooden box. Thought I must look at one of them. Print was one of a few wines that started the Victorian journey... I have a few 90-92 left and 96, 98, 02 and 06.
Thanks for the note
Cheers
Craig

[Waiters Friend]

Allan...how ironic. Was down at the cellar today finishing the last of the sort out and spotted a unopened 6 pack of these in it's nice wooden box. Thought I must look at one of them. Print was one of a few wines that started the Victorian journey... I have a few 90-92 left and 96, 98, 02 and 06.
Thanks for the note
Cheers
Craig

Fabulous, Craig. I'm jealous. My oldest Print Series is now a 1998, and 1999, with a couple more on the way to 2009. If you open any of the older ones, I would expect a TN at the least - if not an invitation