Plenty of flavour in the Samuels Gorge range, with this Temp. delivering much at refreshingly low alcohol. This spends 10 months in largely older French oak with 10% whole bunches in the mix. Medium bodied and surprisingly tannic. Core of dark berry fruit that descends into dark firm tannins and glacé flavour, despite the moderate alcohol. Nice berry core, good shape too and firm finish. No alarms, just a good solid and quite grippy red. Best drinkin: now to ten plus years. 17.5/20, 91/100. 13%, $40. Would I buy it? Worth a few glasses.
About me – Andrew Graham
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At 18, I started working in a small suburban bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. It was my first year of university, slogging through physics and chemistry, so a liquor shop seemed like fun. Needless to say, I discovered wine, and my life evolved with a unique dual focus - wine and the environment.
Twenty one years later and I spend my days wearing many (wine) hats, mostly as a writer, presenter and marketer. and judge at wine shows around the world...Read more
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