TN: 2004 Tatiarra Shiraz Pressings Caravan of Dreams

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  • 2004 Tatiarra Shiraz Pressings Caravan of Dreams - Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, Heathcote (10/24/2009)
    decanted 2 hours (could use much more)… dark opaque purple…the nose: layers and layers of dark sweet stone fruit, blueberries, tar, chocolate, pine forest floor and white pepper…
    thick, unctuous and smooth in the mouth…with reiteration of the the nose…a long smooth finish with balanced fruit and tannins…not hot at all even with its 15.5 % alcohol…
    just a wonderful bottle of wine…( I am somewhat embarrassed to admit we drank it while cooking up some sausage and tomato sauce for our spaghetti dinner…
    rather than with the fine lamb it belongs with)…
    BTW, I am “double dipping” as I will also post this on the Squire’s board…the responses often vary between the two , and the difference is interesting (95 pts.)

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Have you had the '05? I have a couple of bottles and your note is tempting me to pop one of them. I had the lower level '05 Cambrian recently, and I thought it was a lovely expression of Australian shiraz-- unmistakeably Australian but avoiding the over the top concentration and turpentine-like flavors of some Parker favorites (not that I have ever had turpentine before!). I was almost ready to give up on Aussie after a series of miserable experiences from “Parker Points” purchases. But Garagiste has revived my interest with wines like the Tatiarra and my favorite, the “Schist Rock” Shiraz.

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The driving force behind Tatiarra, Nick Chlebnikowski (1946-2009), sadly passed away too young in August this year. His interesting life story can be read:

http://www.nicks.com.au/Index.aspx?link_id=76.1607" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nick was a religious man and therefore will be very pleased to read this note in the heavenly forum.

Disclosure: I am a tiny shareholder in Tatiarra

Anthony Hall.

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Holy cow, Dr. G writes a tasting note. An even rare occurrence than me writing one.

While I haven’t bought any Aussies in a while, Tatiarra is one of my favorites, and I have a bunch of back to 2002. Maybe time to try one.

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Perhaps an Aussie tasting is called for. I have lots of great older stuff.

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Steve,

You name the time and place, and I’ll give you an excuse of why I can’t make it. [cry.gif]

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[rofl.gif] You are to funny Adam and it’s a real shame you don’t have a life. But I’m going to keep working you and one of these days you’ll screw up and show for one of these.

BTW, to bad you missed lunch last week, we had some very nice wines.