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Regular readers will know that we are big fans of Hardys Oomoo Shiraz 2004, which is one of the best value for money wines around. This week we had our first look at the 2005 vintage, which unfortunately does not appear to stack up.
The 2005 Oomoo does not give away much in the way of aromas, even after breathing for an hour. Flavours of plum & berry fruit are present, supported a little spice. An easy drinking red, fairly soft for a Shiraz.
There is nothing wrong with this wine, however it is fairly simple and appears to lack the high quality of the 2004 release. If Hardys are reading, please seal any future vintages of this drink-now wine with screwcap. *Edit* Aparently there are bottles available sealed under screwcap.
Score: 6/10
Price: $12
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Cork
Other Opinions: Winorama
Would I buy this wine again?
Probably not, ill be stocking up on the 2004 while it is still available.
Yours was cork sealed eh. Lincolns was screwcappie. Interesting.
GW
Comment by gw — July 10, 2006 @ 5:37 am
I notice Lincoln at Winorama didn’t rate the 2005 all that well either. I asked him whether he had tasted the 2004 and he said he hadn’t. Looks like you have saved me at least $12, if not more. Like you I will just buy more of the 2004 or buy something else. Thanks!!
BTW - thanks for you comment on my blog - where is the score out of 100? Be careful, GW may take your light sabre away!
Comment by MalB — July 10, 2006 @ 8:21 am
I tasted this wine before I had considered a 100 point rating. Expect those to come through before long…
Comment by Murray — July 10, 2006 @ 8:53 am