2 different regions

[brappy]

Wanted to try two different Regions of similar varietal juice. Expected something different than what I got, but enjoyed the findings anyway. I believe people look at the '04 vintage as very good. I believe it to be the best since '98. However, I believe it's better with Cabs than Shiraz.

The wines:

Limb Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, "Patterson Hill", '04
(The wine has been open for roughly one hour. ) Bright cherry fruit with some coffee and glycerin on the nose. The palate has great red fruit; The acid balance is right on; A slight green streak adds complexity. The finish is quite long and pleasant. Great example of an '04 Cab from the Barossa. Very good wine.

Houghton, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, '04
(first tasted after only twenty minutes of being open)
Nose is still hiding a bit. But some good fruit is here along with some spices (cinnamon mostly). The palate is showing great red fruit; will let this open a bit more -- I believe the blance will shine soon.

(Now after 1.5 hours)
Nose is still a touch hidden with a bit of black pepper over red cherries and a touch of eucalyptus. The palate, however, is screaming with unbelievable balanced fruit. This wine is both elegant and powerful at the same time.

Not often I open two wines in a night and both rock.

mark

(On two boards)

[This message has been edited by brappy (edited 04-24-2008).]