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- winoweenie - 08-27-2005
This killer blend from the makers of Henry's Drive, Parsons Flat, and Dead Letter Office is a rite on winner. 57% Cab, 32% Shiraz, and 11% Merlot this fruit forward, spicy, floral bottling is now the new Gott bin 815 in the weeners' cellar. Solid entry, medium center and a 3&3/4 lapper finish there's enough complexity and finish to drink as a sipper and makes a super food wine. 88/92 9.99 by the box.15% alc. WW
- Drew - 08-27-2005
Bought a box of it two days ago after tasting at my wine shop for $8 per [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/tongue.gif[/img] and agree it's a wonderfull wine for the $.
Drew
- Glass_A_Day - 10-07-2005
Just bought a box myself. Had to order in as the local shop didn't carry it. Had my first last night and the lady and I loved it. Thanks for the reccomendation.
- jmcginley1 - 10-10-2005
Looks like another bottling to hunt down. Sounds delicious.
- Glass_A_Day - 10-11-2005
Had another last night. Even better now that shipping shock has worn off.
- dananne - 10-30-2005
Upon this rec, we enjoyed this one over a couple nights recently. Runs $12 in these parts, but we still liked it. We'll be buying it again. Thanks for the tip!
- wondersofwine - 03-20-2006
I paid $9.99 plus tax for mine. Just had it this week and I enjoyed it. Dense, dark purple in the glass; opaque. Fruit-driven, smooth-tasting, not tannic. Black fruits such as currants and blackberries in the flavors, matching the nose. The Cabernet Sauvignon probably dominates but it does reflect the blend of red varieties and is not Bordeaux-like. Feels like extracted particles are present, but is still an enjoyable, quaffable wine. Doesn't taste overly hot from the 15% alcohol by volume, but the impact of the alcohol was felt in a slightly tipsy feeling after two 5-oz. glasses.
- Bucko - 03-20-2006
... slightly tipsy feeling after two 5-oz. glasses.
What a lightweight! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]
- Glass_A_Day - 03-20-2006
Agreed. Just finished a bottle and am feeling just enif. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img]
- tw - 03-21-2006
Speaking of Gotts 815 anyone tried the '04 yet?
- TheEngineer - 03-21-2006
Just picked up a few...will post when I return from.... W I N N I P E G......
Sorry I love my Canadian Cities...but Winterpeg in March leaves a bit to be desired.
BTW, I once stayed for a bit in a city called Waterloo. The residents are called ...umm... Waterloosers by the rival residents from other cities. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]
- Glass_A_Day - 04-16-2006
Gotts 04 815 is the twin of the 03.