Waurn Ponds Estate Shiraz 2005 Sunday, Sep 16 2007
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The fruit is sourced from vines grown on Deakin University campus and is presumably made there too. I have a range from this producer to taste and based on this sample I’ll be doing them sooner rather than later.
Aromas of red and black berries, pepper and spice. It is meaty and fragrant with a little sweet tomato adding interest; a peppery Cornas style. On the palate medium bodied with black and red fruit, pepper and meaty flavours. The tannins are dry and fine and there is a sappy chalky mouthfeel that is most attractive. Finishes spicy with some sappy flavours. A stylish cool climate shiraz and a dead set bargain at the price.
Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Sep07
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $17.50
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2007 - 2011
Source : Winery Sample
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8 Responses to “Waurn Ponds Estate Shiraz 2005”
September 17th, 2007 at 9:55 am
Black pepper, white pepper or a bit of both?
September 17th, 2007 at 10:23 am
Black and milled medium coarse..
Actually I think more black but anyway it was good pepper rather than sneezy white sort. You would like this wine a great deal.
GW
September 17th, 2007 at 10:31 am
Thanks.
Their website indicates that this wine is $14.50, with a reduction to $13.05 if 3 cases are purchased.
Adair
September 20th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
I have had the chance to taste a number of the WPE wines and have been very impressed with every sample thus far. Keep an eye out for these wines as they are very well priced.
September 30th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Adair said :
Is navy blue close enough to black?
In honour of the fairly decent effort displayed by the Geelong Cats, henceforth can Bellarine Shiraz be designated as displaying rings of white and navy blue pepper characteristics?
October 8th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Had a small taste of the 06 Waurn Ponds Reserve Shiraz ($30) last night and it smells baked, and meaty with a few funny smells. JP says ‘gamma wash’ but not having had a dog I can neither confirm nor deny. Tastes a bit soupy and meaty but has nice smooth tannins. Will see how it scrubs up later today - and if it does it will be reviewed.
GW
October 9th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
I’ve had the 06 reserve Shiraz and it takes a bit of opening up. Needs to be warm when serving or open for a good while before hand. If this is done then she is a fine wine but still very young. I am interested to know what your thoughts were GW later that night.
October 9th, 2007 at 5:01 pm
Not so good last night. Too baked.
GW