PART 1 - Auswine Blind Tastings (April 30)

markg · Post by **markg** » Mon May 03, 2004 5:15 pm

Again, another thank you to Gavin and Robin for putting on a very pleasant evening of wine tastings, BBQ and giving us the opportunity to meet new people.

Wine 1
There was something about the nose on this one that I didn't like, a bit too sweet (residual sugar?), very plummy and a bit ripe. Menthol and black olive on the palate, short length and finishing slightly stalky. All in all a nice pizza wine. 2002 Hartz Barn Mailbox Merlot.

Wine 2
A dusty purple color, with a lovely nose of sweet plum, cherry and rasberry. The palate was quite dissapointing and I thought the length dropped off rather sharply and was a bit disjointed. Rufus Stone 2002 McLaren Vale Cab/Malbec.

Wine 3
A dark opaque purple color with a nose of milk chocolate and a little apricot. A nice entry of chocolate, plums and berries although the body was a bit narrow. Drying tannins, proibably a drink now wine. 2002 Summerfield Traditonal Cab/Merlot.

Wine 4
A dusty nose of Plum and cherries. A rich, silky palate of tar and black fruits, generous length and good structure. A bit of a suprise, it was revealed as one of Roger Pike's wines; a Mauris 2002 McLaren Vale shiraz, which has apparently been awarded 5 stars in the next release of WineState magazine. A pity only a limited quantity was made.

Wine 5
Deep purple color with a sweet, perfumed nose; cherries and a little hay ?? Layers of ripe berries and chocolate. Medium bodied, good structure and generous alcohol. Te-Aro Estate Harolds creek shiraz 2002.

running out of time... more tommorrow arvo.

TORB · Post by **TORB** » Mon May 03, 2004 6:24 pm

Mark,

I wonder if you had a sus bottle of the Mail Box Merlot? Doesn't sound like what I tasted. Agreed with the rest of your comments on the wines i have tried. The Marius is terrific value.

GrahamB · Post by **GrahamB** » Mon May 03, 2004 8:13 pm

Mark

How are you able to write notes on wines you won't taste til May 30?

Graham

markg · Post by **markg** » Tue May 04, 2004 10:08 am

GrahamB wrote:Mark

How are you able to write notes on wines you won't taste til May 30?

Graham

Doh !!

Thanks, just changed the title.

markg · Post by **markg** » Tue May 04, 2004 4:04 pm

TORB wrote:Mark,

I wonder if you had a sus bottle of the Mail Box Merlot? Doesn't sound like what I tasted. Agreed with the rest of your comments on the wines i have tried. The Marius is terrific value.

It may have just been my mouth, first wine of the night etc.

Glen didn't agree with me and thought I was being too harsh.

And yes, I think the Mauris was my favourite for the evening actually.