Austria. Blaufrankisch. 13%. Cork (mostly stained). Approx $A75.I tried four praiseworthy wines today. A 2002 Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling, sealed with cork, which was mature and showing a hint of honey and oxidation. More impressive was the 2008 Brookland Valley Estate Chardonnay, which was Margaret River through and through, with a lovely combination of peach-skin, grapefruit and butterscotch. Tight, lively and quite gorgeous. I also was impressed by the 2005 Balnaves the Tally Reserve Cabernet sauvignon which was still showing plenty of creamy oak and ginger spice, some (me) would say the woodwork is still a little too dominant and intrusive.
The Moric is very curious and quite pleasing, though I suspect it will be even more rewarding in years to come. Leafy and brisk with plenty of sap, earth and stems, it reminded me of a young Baby Jesus. Bold, wild and clean, I liked the assertive tannins and the bright vigour. 92+. 2012 - 2020.
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I'm quite fond of that 2005 Tally. My suspicion is that the oak should integrate in another 15 years. I even think the fruit will hold :)
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jeremy
Jeremy,
I think you will be proved right, it is quite lush and hedonistic at the moment, the creamy oak clothes are too new.
High praise for the Moric. Tempting....
From La Vigna?
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Carl
Carl,
Not seen this in Perth as a retail offering, Jackson's has some on their list.
I got my bottles from the Prince in Melbourne. The distributor is the Cellarhand (I think).
Phew! Temptation avoided :)
Its a lot harder when its so easy to swing by a place to pick up a sneaky bottle or three.
cheers
Carl
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