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NV Rockford Black Shiraz Sparkling Shiraz

Last Post 02-07-2006 06:57 PM byTORB. 4 Replies.

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Eric White

San Ramon, CA
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01-29-2006 08:23 PM
Always a wine to split people, either you love it our you hate it – I loved it, and this was the best sparkling Shiraz I have ever had. Really interesting, with wonderfully sweet fruit, sweet tannins, and (obviously) a lively palate. Notes of cherries and dusty raspberries, a fun wine and a real delight – thanks Bob!

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David Niederauer

Los Gatos, CA
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01-29-2006 08:47 PM
You loved it! Bob loved it! I thought it was just ok. You are right on when you say "dusty". I guess I want my sparklers to be more "bright". I know it isn't fair to compare this with a Champagne but if you ask me it is not easy not too. I think that was my big problem. I'll take a nice bottle of Champagne everytime. I know... that means just more for you.

ChangeMe

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02-07-2006 04:21 AM
Quote: Always a wine to split people, either you love it our you hate it – I loved it, and this was the best sparkling Shiraz I have ever had. Really interesting, with wonderfully sweet fruit, sweet tannins, and (obviously) a lively palate. Notes of cherries and dusty raspberries, a fun wine and a real delight – thanks Bob! Eric. Do you know which disgorgement it was ? If you like the ozzy red sparklers try some of the old Seppelts Sparling shiraz. The cheap as chips Original sprkling shiraz ages wonderfully. Also the E&E black pepper sparkling shiraz can be magnificent in certain years.

Cheers -Mark Wickman Wickmans Fine Wine Auctions

Bob Bressler

Napa Valley
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02-07-2006 05:25 AM
It was disgorged in 2000. (Of course, they must use a 1 point font to tell you this, so I might be wrong...)

TORB

Berrima NSW Australia
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02-07-2006 06:57 PM
Quote: It was disgorged in 2000. (Of course, they must use a 1 point font to tell you this, so I might be wrong...) Ah; you got the bottle with the "big print" for old farts. The 2000 disgorgement was OK (I bought quite a few) but if you find the 04, grab them! The 04 is the best I have tasted in this line up.

Cheers Ric www.torbwine.com

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