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Good to see a Rutherglen red wooing the punters (OK, I might live in Rutherglen, but I don't have any association with Bullers)

see link.

http://www.winefrontmonthly.com.au/newsevents.htm

paul

Paul,

Not at all surprising, I tried both the 02 Shiraz and Duif at CD in February (prior to release) and bought them as soon as they hit the streets.

Buller 2002 Calliope Shiraz sells for $36 at CD and will be released in April. Almost black in colour, this is full-bodied wine, in fact huge, but retains some elegance. The abundant, dusty, drying tannins are almost creamy and considering there is less than one third new oak they are mainly from the fruit. The fruit is pure, deep and strong delivering rich, ripe liquorice, chocolate and raisin like characters, which finish with good length, a pleasant mouth feel and great persistence. A clean, well-made wine, with a big solid structure there is no denying there is some alcohol heat but itÂ’s not over the top. Rated as Highly Recommended with **** for value, the rating may improve as the wine matures around 2009, this one will go into my cellar; it is reminiscent of the 91 and 96 vintages.

Buller 2002 Calliope Durif sells for $29 at CD and will be released in April. Also black in colour the nose of this wine is totally closed. Pure, strong, concentrated, persistent fruit delivers liquorice, dark chocolate, tar and meaty flavours. The copious drying dusty tannins have an almost creamy mouth feel and once again, this huge wine is tight but shows some elegance and a well-developed complexity. Rated as Highly Recommended with **** for value, the rating may improve as the wine matures around 2010.

Had a 91 Bullers Calliope Shiraz recently and it is still WOW. A beautiful wine with many years to go.
MM.

I agree..the 91 Calliope is a sensational wine..one of the best shiraz's i've ever had...seriously good plonk.We have the 92 and 96 still at work..i'll grab a couple and post some notes.

Cheers

Paul