Marius ‘Symposium’ Shiraz Mourvedre 2006 Tuesday, Oct 2 2007
Tasting Notes and Australia and McLaren Vale and Variety and Red and shiraz et al and mourvedre et al
I wanted to taste this alongside the 2005 vintage but never managed to make it to the bat cave (off site, at a hidden location) to retrieve one. Anyway, to make up for this, I tasted two bottles of this vintage. This is the second bottle and it is really coming together even after only a couple of months, so I’d say you really need to keep these wines for a while before drinking them.
Purple red. Aromas of sweet blue and black fruits, Black Forest Gâteau, vanilla, violet, earth, new leather and some spicy oak. A fascinating mix of deep rich fruit and more earthy ferrous characters. On the palate full bodied with dark fruit, earth, spice and chocolate flavours. Rich and decadent yet powerful and muscular - a gladiator relaxing at an orgy. Firm powdery tannins and a little warm alcohol. It has great physical presence yet retains a fine sense of balance and never looks clumsy. Enormous length of flavour. A striking and highly individual wine that will cellar magnificently.
Other vintages : 2005
Rated : 94+ Points
Tasted : Sep07
Alcohol : 14.7%
Price : $30
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2009 - 2015+
Source : Winery Sample
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