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Minneapolis Does Australian Shiraz
Six of us gathered at the Edina Country Club and it was a rocking time! I love the private room and the glassware is refreshing for the Twin Cities as no need to bring a bunch of stems. It was enjoyable to see the evolution of the wines over the night with the smaller group. Thanks to everyone for attending!
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The wines:
Starter Wine
2007 Leasingham Magnus Clare Valley Riesling
Color: Light gold
Nose: Clean with mineral, orange peal and floral
Taste: Floral, mineral, orange peal
Finish: Medium and a clean, satisfying finish
Evaluation: This is one of the best under $10 I have tasted 90 points
2004 Schlid Estate Barossa Valley Shiraz
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Charcoal, blackberries, violets, black pepper, very fragrent
Taste: Floral, blackberries, spices, smoke
Finish: Multi layered wine with a solid, medium finish
Evaluation: Tasted over the course of the night and original score of 92 but changed to 94 points
2004 De Lisio "Krystina" McLaren Vale Shiraz
Color: Black
Nose: Intense coffee, charcoal, licorice, crushed rock
Taste: Wow! Crushed rock, charcoal, smoke, violets
Finish: Long with serious intensity and super balanced
Evaluation: Tied for wine of the night. This is a classic wine 95 points
2003 Greenock Creek Alices Barossa Valley Shiraz
Color: Black
Nose: blackberries, prunes, licorice, violets
Taste: Violets, crushed rock, charcoal, mineral, black pepper
Finish: Dominated by earth tones and really changed over the night. Super concentration
Evaluation: This wine might have been the best at the tasting and only time will tell 94+ points
2005 Kaesler "Bogan" Barossa Valley Shiraz
Color: Medium purple
Nose: Raspberries, violets, crushed rock, lacked the intensity of the others
Taste: Smooth wine overall with raspberries, eucalyptus, blackberries
Finish: Medium and good acidity
Evaluation: A light style in comparison to the other wines. This lack the power of the 03 vintage. 92 points
2005 Mitolo GAM McLaren Vale Shiraz
Color: Medium purple
Nose: Raspberries, charcoal, smoke, graphite
Taste: Minerals, blackberries, violets, smoke
Finish: Light overall with good acidity
Evaluation: Not sure the future of this wine 91 points
2003 Tim Smith Barossa Valley Shiraz
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Floral, licorice, crushed rock
Taste: Crushed rock, violets, raspberries, blackberries, mineral
Finish: Well integrated and balanced. This wine is much softer then previous samplings and I would say at this point consume.
Evaluation: If you are an Aussie Shiraz drinker and have not tried Tim Smith then you need to seek Tim's wines out. 95 points
For me I would give the edge to the De Lisio tonight. Tim Smith was served last so we did not get to see if evolve as some of the other wines. A great event and I look forward to the next one.
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