“…It’s creamy and juicy, with very high ripeness and a notable absence of herbal notes; it’s oaky, smoky and decadent, coming through as luxurious, round, lush and velvety. It’s full-bodied and has abundant, small and powdery tannins.” 95 pts., Luis Gutierrez, robertparker.com
2018 Jim Barry, Armagh Shiraz, Clare Valley 6x75cl £990 / Case£75 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Petrolo, Galatrona, IGT 6x75cl £360 / Case£75 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2019 Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta, Colchagua Valley 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Central Valley ⋅ Chile
£450 / Case£75 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 95
It’s creamy and juicy, with very high ripeness and a notable absence of herbal notes; it’s oaky, smoky and decadent, coming through as luxurious, round, lush and velvety. It’s full-bodied and has abundant, small and powdery tannins.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2032
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