Winery - Black Swan
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Meaty and molassesy on the nose, which is an odd thing for a white wine, maybe. In the mouth, the wine is round with pear and molasses flavors, and passion fruit and peach on the finish. A fine, straightforward white for most occasions.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dusty floral notes on the nose. In the mouth, its texture is mealy—you want to bite into it, or chew it, rather than drink it. Finishes with a oil/resin flavor.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A refreshing warm-weather sipper, with bright notes of apricot, lime cordial and peach which are hampered by a bit of funk in the background. The wine offers up a slight sweetness before dropping a quick lime note at the end. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Complexity isn’t at issue here—you’ll be downing this wine, not thinking about it. There is simple but ripe red and purple fruit on the palate. Finishes with a slightly acidic bite.
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Black Swan Shiraz - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smells better than it tastes, with attractive scents of grilled peaches and buttered tropical fruit. But the flavors are of scorched popcorn, finishing short and slightly acrid.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nice floral, pear and vanilla notes waft from the nose. Its body is on the soft side, but the sweetish, white stone fruit-and-citrus profile (and its bargain price) are surefire crowd pleasers.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The packaging announces new label, same bold taste, and this is indeed a bold style. The aggressive nose shows plum pudding, sage and meat notes along with a bit of rubber. The palate is moderately intense, with cherry cola flavors that carry through the short finish.
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Black Swan Shiraz - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The best vintage of this wine we’ve ever reviewed, the 2009 starts with some medicinal notes of black cherries and eucalyptus, then delivers ample black cherry, vanilla and mocha notes in a medium-bodied format. The tannins are supple, making this one medicine that’s easy to take.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sweet red fruit—think raspberry, plum and strawberry—show on the nose and keeps going, on through the finish. Simple and sweet, like strawberry shortcake in a bottle.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Has some sweetness on the nose, like cherry candy. On the palate, it's a medium-sized red, with plum fruit accented by acorn and anise. Finishes with smooth, oaky tannins. A good, please-everyone bet for the neighborhood block party.
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Black Swan Merlot - 2003
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