Wasn’t Edelstone a writer for Stereophile back in the Good Old Days? No matter, this wine is pretty big, pretty woody, pretty dark, not very pretty. It comes across as more pretense than reality. I just don’t get it.
SY (6/01)
Posts Tagged ‘Australia’
1994 Henschke Shiraz “Mt. Edelstone”
Tuesday, April 28th, 20091995 Wynn’s “Coonawarra” Cabernet
Monday, February 9th, 2009Australia ($11): Decent fruit nose with a waxy edge. The palate is austere but there is some depth to the fruit. Short finish. An adequate bbq wine that may benefit from a year or so in the bottle.
JD (3/99)
1992 Penfolds “St. Henri” Shiraz
Sunday, February 8th, 2009Australia ($24): Not your typical Aussie shiraz. Missing is the ripe jammy fruit and the spicy coconut aromas of America oak. What is in its place is a restrained nose of blueberries, raspberries and a touch of mint. The fruit is there on the palate but is held in check by a tight structure. Although it’s already six years old, methinks that another five years of cellaring will be greatly rewarded.
JD (4/99)
1994 Penfolds “Magill Estate” Shiraz
Sunday, February 8th, 2009Australia ($31): Heavy toast on the nose with big candied fruit on the palate. The finish falls off fast. A rare misstep from Penfolds.
JD (7/99)
1996 Penfolds “Bin 707″ Cabernet
Sunday, February 8th, 2009Australia ($48): Deep, deep color. Black fruit and eucalyptus on the nose with plenty of spicy American oak. Blackberry and black cherry fruit on the palate with big tannins. A full bodied wine that needs years.
JD (7/99)