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2004 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz/Cab

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

86 / B+

Tasted by Mike Supple - 09 Jan 2009

Dark purple/ruby core with a ruby rim. Fresh black cherry aromas backed by anise, cassis and a hint of spicy herbs. Easy entry on the palate with lush black cherry over wet stone, cassis and raspberry. Nice juicy finish.

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2004 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

74 / C-

Tasted by Mike Supple - 09 Jan 2009

Dark maroon core with a garnet rim. Prune and dried cherries with strawberry licorice and a cinnamon hint. Smooth entry on the palate. Soft with black cherry flavors and a hint of mocha on the finish.

This needs to be consumed immediately - starting to taste old.

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2005 Rosemount Shiraz/Grenache

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

86 / B

Tasted by Mike Supple - 22 Oct 2008

Dark ruby core and a garnet rim. Juicy and grapey aromas with fresh squeezed blackberry fruit underscored by a darker tar and black cherry note. Easy entry onto the palate. Juicy and round with nice blueberry and blackberry flavors. There is a hint of earth and creamy caramel on the finish.

55% Shiraz, 45% Grenache. Easy drinking. Not overly complex, but a fun wine for before, during or after dinner.

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