Tasting Note
Sydney Time
Copyright © Ric Einstein 2009
DogRidge 2004 DCV Petite
Verdot
Oct 05
Copyright © Ric Einstein 20031
As the wine was sealed under Stelvin, it was allowed to breathe for some
hours and looked out over a further two hours. Brooding
floral notes and milk chocolate, the wine doesn't want to lift its skirts.
Smooth, dusty tannins, balanced acid and distinct fruit are well-balanced and
provide a firm consistency and solid structure for this muscular weight wine.
There is a touch of sweetness to the flavour profile, but it is mainly savoury;
dark chocolate, plum, pepper and a slight touch a bitter green is found on the
finish. After eight hours of air time, and with spicy roast lamb, the wine had
vastly improved. It's a nice red and something a bit different and will benefit
from a couple of years the bottle age.
Rated as Recommended with *** for
value.
