1994 Grosset ‘Gaia’, Clare Valley, South Australia
Appearance: dark purple to black, slight orange rim.
Nose: slight eucalyptus and minty nose, strong blackcurrant fruit which is ripe and ‘sweet’ on the nose, considerable oak.
Palate: brilliant balance of fruit, acidity, alcohol, oak with still chewy tannins. Superb length.
Conclusion: Gaia is the name of a vineyard in the Clare Valley which is actually one of the highest (planted at something like 570m above sea-level according to Antony Rose). I couldn't get information on this particular vintage and the exact blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc here. But this is clearly one of the best Australian Bordeaux-blends we’ve had. For sheer quality, it reminded us of the 1991 Lake’s Folly Cabernet Sauvignon, Hunter Valley enjoyed on 31st July 2007. Only at the beginning of its drinking phase really.
Rating: 19/20
Appearance: dark purple to black, slight orange rim.
Nose: slight eucalyptus and minty nose, strong blackcurrant fruit which is ripe and ‘sweet’ on the nose, considerable oak.
Palate: brilliant balance of fruit, acidity, alcohol, oak with still chewy tannins. Superb length.
Conclusion: Gaia is the name of a vineyard in the Clare Valley which is actually one of the highest (planted at something like 570m above sea-level according to Antony Rose). I couldn't get information on this particular vintage and the exact blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc here. But this is clearly one of the best Australian Bordeaux-blends we’ve had. For sheer quality, it reminded us of the 1991 Lake’s Folly Cabernet Sauvignon, Hunter Valley enjoyed on 31st July 2007. Only at the beginning of its drinking phase really.
Rating: 19/20
Labels: 1994, Bordeaux-blend, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, Gaia, Grosset, Lake's Folly, Merlot, red, South Australia
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