TN: 2002 Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz

markg · Post by **markg** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:20 pm

A wonderful lifted nose of sweet fruits, coffee and tar. Viscous and full bodied, this is a wondefully rich palate of mocha and concentrated fruits with a lovely lingering finish.

n4sir · Post by **n4sir** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 7:06 pm

Any idea how the 1994 Old Vine is travelling? I've got a stray bottle from Cellarmasters years ago.

Maybe I should bring it along to the next tasting panel.

Cheers
Ian

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 7:51 pm

1994 was prior to the present Boswald "open chequebook, no expense spared" regime.

RB - Guest · Post by **RB - Guest** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:01 pm

I've got a few of the CM version of the 1996 Vintage, oddly enough made by Reid Bosward, that's how he found how good their grapes were. It's a nice wine for the price, but not up to the current standards, it's nearing maturity now.

Cheers
Brian

707 · Post by **707** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:05 pm

Tried the 2002 Old Vines last week, a belter. This winery has really hit the heights with their 2002 releases.

They may just suit my palate but IMO the Stonehorse is amongst the best QPR at $25 I've seen in the last twelve months and The Bogan is a ripper.

Thinking of trying those two alongside the Old Vines just to see how much difference there is between them, don't think my budget stretches to an Old Bastard as well. I'll post TNs when I do the deed!