Tasting Note

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Gibson 2003 Shiraz Oct 05

Coffee oak dominates sweet jube jube, earthy notes and vanilla; its seems quite a complex bouquet. Not for the oak-a-phobic, coffee oak flavours over black Barossan chocolate which seem even blacker due to the impact of the oak toast level. Mouth feel

is attractive and the drying tannins support a solid structure; ample-weight, the consistency is supple and finish shows good persistence. Drinking well now, it will improve if the oak is eventually absorbed by the fruit. Rated as Recommended with *** for value.
 

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