2004 Piombo Red Heads Studio Select Shiraz

[billiethekid]

WOW, WOW and DREW, I appreciate the fact that WOW (can I call you WOW1) along with everyone else has their own likes/taste and that not all styles are going to strike the notes with everybody; there in lies the beauty of wine.
I must admit I came out of the gate pretty strong and was really perhaps concentrating on the comment "Not eager to buy again" as it seams to me a pretty strong statement in itself and perhaps may put others off of trying something that may or may not suit them.
I still stand on what I feel about this wine and the speculation that the fruit may have been destined for this or once in that is completely Irrelevant. The wine is definitely large in fruit weight, with massive mouth feel and carrying a fair cargo of alcohol but the package comes together with incredible balance considering. I don’t think it’s fair for generalisations on Australian wines all being just “bruisers”. To me a bruiser is brawn without the brain.
I discuss this topic regularly and for me I try to compare apples with apples, that is to say that if my preference is for Borolo and I try an Aussie red then I try not to look for Borolo when grading and/or recommending the wine. Fine I may not enjoy one as much as the other but each should be judged considering their weight division before being put into the ring together.
So WOW1 I am sorry to have looked like I was taking a stab and all I wanted to say is that I feal (in my humble opinion) that the Piombo example is of a level above the other usual suspects.
By the way, I really appreciate such thoughtful and intelligent responses and look forward to hearing what you guys have to say regarding one of my favourite subjects.