Taltarni Vineyards

Opened 1/10/09 32 years old This is the last of 12 bottles that I have drunk over the last 10 years some have been better than others all have impressive, when the cork was removed the perfume of Malbec was noticeable at...

2002 Very deep colour. Violet earthy nose. Leather, plum cherry. Jammy taste. Harsh tannin but not big. Excellent balance, fast finish. Should age nicely. Classic Aussie!

Let it breathe a bit before drinking. If you're sick of those Australian "fruit bombs" this one offers up much more stringent alcohol and tannin, with some supple fruit.

14%. Metallic, strong, black cherry and plum aroma. Light-med bodied. Fruity, dry but very nice balance. Lingering finish. Very nicely balanced, very good quality for the price. I would serve this at a cocktail party.

Lemony-gold with a pretty big bead, and a short-lived mousse. Prominent autolytic nose with some light citrus notes. Big in the mouth, creamy, full, with a a nice sourness on the sides of the tongue. Pretty long and...