Keermont, Topside Syrah other_regions_australia This very firmly structured effort

This very firmly structured effort is a definite ‘wow’ wine that should amply reward long-term cellaring

Nicely grounded through the finish

La Nerthe’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape is a rock-solid effort that still has a youthful ruby color to go with classic black raspberry

this is a bit too much for my taste

Subtle hints of wood toast are present on the cool and overtly floral-inflected aromas of red berries

Keermont, Topside Syrah other_regions_australia This very firmly structured effort(from a single vineyard on soil rich in sandstone), Bright dark red. Scented aromas of raspberry, lavender, tree bark, pepper and spices; I would have guessed that this contained some Mourvdre. At once brambly and a bit high toned in the mouth, offering a very suave grain and lovely inner mouth floral peppery lift to its raspberry and cranberry fruit flavors. Finishes with smooth tannins and piquant floral and spice notes. Stephen Tanzer