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2017
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Category: Uncorked Tonight
(September 8, 2016) ... Joel Gott wines to me have always seemed like drink now affairs that would be simple yet enjoyable, that's what the label declares to me when I look at it: simple, no frills wine ... That's why this 11 year old wine surprised the shit out of me, it was still vibrant, fruity and really enjoyable: dark and smoky, with cassis and dried black cherry, plus cinnamon, nutmeg, and subtle cedar on the finish. While the label screams simplicity the wine inside offered more.
08
Dec
2017
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Category: Uncorked Tonight
(September 5, 2016) ... A rare Monday night bottle of bubbly, and why not, we're celebrating our anniversary. Popping the cork on a bottle of Hinterland Rose is always a treat and that it's the 2008 makes it more interesting, so how has this wine aged? Have no fear, it's still a beauty: raspberry, lime & orange zest with a lingering finish and outstanding acidity, plus a gentle yeastiness on the finish. This winery never fails to impress on current vintage wines and now they show off on age-ability too.
The wife prefers white, so she opted for a Kacaba 2014 Oak Aged Chardonnay (review here) while I pulled out an Aussie red from Hewittson 2006 Ned & Henry - I remember being recommended this wine years ago, so I bought a few bottles (1 for now / 1 for mid-term ageing / 1 for "let's see") ... This is the let's see bottle: and it is tasting better than I remember either of the previous two: nicely spiced with smoky cassis and blueberry, it's got great smoothness across the palate, but also has a high alcohol content that seems to make itself known with each third sip ... The other two are loaded with dried dark fruits.
