halkcb
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That's quite a lot of alcohol !
Reminds me of some californian cabernets but the trend towards a lower alcohol level seems to be more prevalent now,even there.
Must have been a hot summer!
Never had it but can imagine the ripe fruit in the wine----was it a bit flabby as i expect the acidity to be a trite low .Balance?
I've had tasted a 16% wine---Zind humbrecht Pinot gris, non vendage tardive,but that was from a freak hot vintage which i bought to try, out of curiosity---a bit cloying and heavy as is the Zind style,but not botyrised.
What to do about hot vintages!
Anyhow,you seem to enjoy the experience and that's what counts.
best
henry
Marquis Philips 2003 Shiraz 9. Big bold overpowering.
I must admit bit I think this is my first 16% alc by volume. I was looking through the cellar and as i have double deep racks i found nine bottles of this 03 Shiraz 9 so i figured why not. I gave it a taste and for me it was big bold and boy could i ferl ...
I have some....
....Mollydooker from Oz that is up at that level, if not even more. I find its great on the approach, but as that alocohol level burns in, it just kills my taste buds.
Spanish old vine
Garnacha 15% all good ... but 16% Shiraz would be a bit much ... verging on unsweetened desert wine territory
That's quite a lot of alcohol !
Reminds me of some californian cabernets but the trend towards a lower alcohol level seems to be more prevalent now,even there. Must have been a hot summer! Never had it but can imagine the ripe fruit in the wine----was it a bit flabby as i expect the aci...
Glug glug glug......
sounds familiar------i mean down the gullet, not the sink! As you suggested,have a PARTY!! LOL!
I've never had one like this!
16% does sound a tad high, I'd imagine you wouldn't want to let it age too long.