Monday, September 22, 2008

australian wines

a lot of blow the horn big reds from Premier Cru
Yalumba MGS full bodied and rich...cocoa and tar

Euphonium by Henschke 2004 Barossa Bordeaux with Syrah in the mix.. cola nose...dry dry tannins and a hot finish..alcohol

Cyril Henschke 2003 Eden Valley Big dark tannic...will it ever show more fruit?

The Memzies 2004 Cabernet from Yalumba lots of dark purple color and sediment. which can be a good thing. Named for one of the early Australian Prime Ministers.

Yalumba Signature 2003 pretty ruby color beautiful sandalwood and cinnamon... a little more feminine than the other wines

Octavis 2004 Cab lots of acidity.. drying tannins... long milky finish.. deep berry flavors...very mouthfilling and costly too..

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