RockBare, Shiraz, McLaren Vale

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Red · Shiraz
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LWIN 1880151
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90 /100
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9
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Taster #7053 · Nov 27, 2021
91/100
A more elegant shiraz, not what I was expecting from Mclaren Vale. Medium bodied, not that it is listed, I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a touch of Viogner added. Blackberry, mulberry and a bit of oak. Consumed over 2 days and it didn’t change much over time. Still relatively fresh/youthful but I believe it will not get better with time. Drink now and enjoy!
2012 vintage
Taster #8742 · Apr 11, 2021
91/100
Nose is licorice and smoky with hints of menthol very coffee-esque. Taste is smoky-mocha-spice with minty notes dark chocolate, dried raspberry. Black pepper turns into a silky smokey coffee licorice anise with some time open - pepper and blackberry on the finish. Has aged extremely well got to be that screw cap. Lovely complexity.
2012 vintage
Taster #3086 · Jan 3, 2021
Still continues to delight. One of the best dozen I’ve ever bought for $12 a bottle.
2012 vintage
Taster #9420 · Oct 8, 2020
86/100
Rich, ripe McLaren Vale Shiraz. Showing some mustiness. Shortish. Past its best. Last bottle.
2012 vintage
Taster #9420 · Nov 6, 2019
88/100
Rich, ripe Shiraz. Not overdone. Might soften a little in a couple more years. Next day shows the underlying acid better.
2012 vintage
Taster #1989 · Jun 5, 2018
87/100
Ripe year showed in this. Warm cellar has not been too kind but it was drinkable, heavy set shiraz from low to medium quality grapes.
2008 vintage
Taster #3086 · Apr 24, 2018
94/100
It must be at least a year since I opened a bottle of this. If my recollection is reliable, this wine just keeps getting better! Beautifully integrated fruit, soft tannin and enough length sees the beginning of a long optimal drinking window.
2012 vintage
Taster #7777 · Apr 13, 2018
Opens with ripe dark fruits and prickly heat. Fades after 2 days. Simple quaffer
2008 vintage
Taster #9420 · May 11, 2017
89/100
Deep, dense red colour. Showing intense sweet fruit of 2012, beginning to develop. Rich ripe McLaren Vale Shiraz. Ball breaker stuff. Elegance? Not sure they know the word. Medium length, should age well.
2012 vintage
Taster #6006 · Dec 25, 2010
91/100
Excellent wine.
2001 vintage
Taster #6680 · Sep 18, 2010
89/100
Medium bodied wine. Some nice coffee touch on the nose. A bit too much spice / pepper on the palate for my taste. Pretty long finish. Very nice for a wine served on a plane
2008 vintage