Longhop Old Vines Reserve 2004 Tuesday, Oct 31 2006
Tasting Notes and Australia and Adelaide Plains and Red and cabernet et al
Something was leaning in this photo and I am sure it was not me. Anyway, I’ll call it art. I’ll call it ‘The Leaning Longhop of Pizza’. If anyone would like a signed copy for $18,000 I am more than happy to oblige. All proceeds will go towards building a refuge for aged winemakers. So this is a blend of cabernet sauvignon 65% and shiraz 35%. The classic Australian blend.
Outrageously perfumed and floral with aromas of blackberry, creme de cassis, new leather and mint chocolate. On the palate an intense flood of blackberry nip, dark cherry, bitumen, mint and chocolate. Firm grainy tannins and warm alcohol. Finishes with cherry liqueur and earthy flavours. A hedonists delight. Consider yourself forewarned.
Rated : 92 PointsTasted : Oct06
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $30
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2006 - 2012
Source : Winery Sample
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October 31st, 2006 at 10:12 pm| Quote |
Walshy, did you take that photo?
October 31st, 2006 at 10:13 pm| Quote |
Well yes..but I was in a hurry!
GW
October 31st, 2006 at 10:24 pm| Quote |
..and might I add I did it with my mobile phone..at the office. Top marks I reckon.
GW
November 1st, 2006 at 10:43 am| Quote |
..and this was supposed to be the 2005 vintage but they sent the 2004…which means I am tucking into their cellar stock which cheers me up even more
GW
November 1st, 2006 at 3:11 pm| Quote |
Pisa? Or was there a pizza box affecting the angle?
November 1st, 2006 at 9:03 pm| Quote |
Hmmmn, 2004 you say, are you sure?
November 1st, 2006 at 9:12 pm| Quote |
Yes. The bottle says 2004…although I have always stuggled to count past 2004..
GW
November 3rd, 2006 at 9:15 pm| Quote |
2005 on its way son. My friend is eyeing off the 18k for the winemakers refuge.