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- wondersofwine - 05-08-2006
From Longbottom family in Padthaway, Australia. Chris Ringland is the winemaker. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Shiraz, 11% Merlot. Screwcap. Impressions are similar to what I posted in March. Very dark opaque purple wine. Scents full of ripe berries. Juicy, flavorful wine. A decided fruit bomb that masks the plentiful alcohol with luscious dark berry nuances.
This could become an everyday wine at the $9.99 plus tax I paid for it. Had it with beef stew and again with bacon. A little of the Shiraz pepper reveals itself but the lack of tannins is suprising for the amount of Cabernet Sauvignon present in the blend. Recommended once again. (Good party wine).
- dananne - 05-08-2006
Really yummy stuff, especially for the $.
- Drew - 05-14-2006
Just curious, what was wrong with the old thread?
http://www.wines.com/ubb2/Forum14/HTML/000468.html
Drew
- wondersofwine - 05-15-2006
It got sidetracked onto Joel Gott wines and makes it confusing as to what wine you are posting about.