Time had marched on apace, so we popped in to the verandah restaurant pre-tasting to fortify us for further hard work ahead.
Fireman Bob came up trumps again with the recommendation of the Hutton Vale lamb pie - turned out he knew the farmer! Told you he was well connected. Anyway, fabulous pie and a great glass of Voices of Angels shiraz to accompany it.
Then on to the tasting....
Rose of Virginia 2010. Deep pink with rose petal aroma and rich taste of strawberry and glacé cherries. Great.
Kirche Shiraz 2007. Deep crimson. Vanilla and spice on the nose. Plum and black pepper. Good structure.
Richelieu 2006. Red berry fruit dominates nose and palate. Less structured thna others.
Nine Popes 2008. Lifting fruity nose, obvious rhone characteristics on palate. Light but with good structure and length.
Father-in-Law Reserve 2008. Aussie shiraz nose with eucalypt, mint and spice. Sweet vanilla over a briary/red fruit base.
Voices of Angels 2008. Jammier; blackcurrant nose combined with elegant palate.
Grains of Paradise 2008. Black pepper nose. Big tannic structure on palate will give this a long life. Needs time.
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