Tasting Note
Sydney Time
Copyright © Ric Einstein 2009
Copyright © Ric Einstein 2006
Clayfield 2003
Shiraz
January 06
A bit more in your face and less subtle than the previous vintage, the
nose shows some warmth with spice, plums, tar, a touch of char and mocha. The
alcohol warmth is noticeable on the palate, but interestingly enough, the
wineries tasting note has not tried to hide this, indeed it spells it out; a
pity there is not more of this honesty. Pepper, plum, more black pepper and dark
chocolate flavours are completely savoury and finish with good intensity. Drying
tannins, fresh acid and a good intensity of fruit combine to form a
muscular-weight wine with reasonable complexity and whilst the wine is not as
subtle or "fine" as the 2002, it is still very drinkable. Rated as Highly
Recommended with *** for value.
