Gemtree Vineyards Shiraz Mclaren Vale Tadpole (2008)
Winery: | Gemtree Vineyards Pty Ltd |
Region: | Australia » South Australia » Mclaren Vale |
Varietal: | Syrah |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Gemtree Vineyards Pty Ltd on SnoothDecember 2013
À favourite! Found the 2004 vintage on the Swedish alcohol monopoly market were it was brought in as limited edition a fel years ago. I bought all bottles i fouls find for bargain prices! Fantastic fruit concentration with excellent long Smooth vanilla finish. Cellar potential but more than drinkeble today. Read More
March 2013
Grenache-dominant nose with rose petal, black tea, lavender and violet florals over red and black berry fruit with hints of incense. Hints of white pepper and chalky sand. On the palate, the entry is smoky and black. Plum skins, tar, maduro tobacco, and blackberry. There's also a savory, salinity to it's fleshy mouthfeel. Bold, rich and mad... Read More
February 2013
Very dark in the glass, nearly opaque. Nose of dusty, chalky cocoa powder and stewed fruit. Leaning heavily to black fruits, plums, etc. Some black olive and savory herbs. Minty flavor quality over dark red and black fruits. A bit stewy and lead by plum. Fruit skins more so than flesh on the palate. Also tasting cocoa powder and roasted he... Read More
October 2012
"Sparkling red is dry, packed with notes of berries and tobacco, and absolutely delicious. Works well as an aperitif paired with charcuterie and cheeses." Read More
February 2012
light, good flavors. Read More
February 2011
Enjoyed this 26 Feb, 2011. On the nose clear raspberry, cherry, and some light oak and vanilla. Taste is rich, powerful with lots of berries and very spanish rioja tones of oak and vanilla. Very nice overall structure and probably still good aging potential. Gotta get more of this. 91/100 Read More
January 2011
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January 2011
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Dec 20, 2010
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Apr 10, 2010
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