Barwick EstatesThis is from the Blackwood Valley region of Western Australia although I’d say any sort of terroir influence has been smothered by the very seductive come-hither oak.

Humming with the perfume of sweet vanilla oak, spice, plum, cassis and a little earth. On the palate medium to full bodied with vanilla, plum, berry, spice and milk chocolate. Fine grained lightly grippy tannins. No great depth of flavour and slides away a little on the back palate. Finishes with a rose and vanilla aftertaste. Nice enough but ‘All Hat and No Cowboy’ to pinch a turn of phrase.

Rated : 87 Points
Tasted : Jul07
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $28
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2009
Source : Winery Sample
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