fleece 57

Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Block 27 Carmenère 2007, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley

Rustenberg John X Merriman 2016, Wo Simonsberg Stellenbosch

(5)
2023+24+25+26/27 + gift (Gerrits)

summer 2023....Crystal drank, and she did not like it. I'm sure it was that familiar SA aroma that isn't for everyone.

Feb 2024....had with Nora, with turkey chilli that we brought home from Sun Peaks made by Dawn). We both thoroughly enjoyed it. Tastes better with a little aeration, even 15 minutes but one hour better.

Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2007, Mclaren Vale

2015

fantastic....would buy again anytime

The Chocolate Block 2018, Wo Swartland

(1)
per JS cellar 2-4 years first (2022-24)
...do some research

Emiliana Coyam 2018, Los Robles Estate, Colchagua Valley

(1)*
2026

Penfold's Max's Shiraz/Cabernet 2018, South Australia

2024+2026*

Dunham Cellars Syrah 2005, Columbia Valley

enjoyed, smooth, quality stuff

Ferraton Père & Fils La Matinière Crozes Hermitage 2017, Ac, Rhône

(5)
one per year start 2021 + gift 1-2 bottles (Erin & Smitty would enjoy)

Nov/21.....when first tasted, no mistaking it for anything other than a french wine, had that certain flavour I cant always describe. After airing a while and certainly after a few days it became a very enjoyable quaff, though I doubt I would have purchased this many, 2 would have sufficed. Try next one late 2022.

Xmas 2021....gift to Erin

Sept 2022...gift to Smitty (cottage golf)

Durigutti Proyecto Las Compuertas 1914 Malbec 2018, Luján De Cuyo

(3)
2022+23+gift

May 2023....Sunday night steak (bbq prime sirloin - delicious). A nice malbec to be sure, but not overwhelmed by it, maybe was expecting more. Crystal enjoyed her single but large glass which means I drank at least 2/3's of the bottle (feeling it today!) Wine was smooth with a good flavour profile, minor mineral touch to it. Was best with food. (91+)

Barossa Valley Estate Moculta Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia

(2)
2016-2019

March 2024.....pretty sure this is the only one I have, probably gave one away. Was worried it might be bad but on the contrary quite nice. Certainly aged and smooth, but rich with dense fruit flavours, quite lovely. Had with leftover moussaka. (92)