Winetastic

Just a quick note following up from my earlier impressions from the Wyndham Estate cellar door. All I can say is rejoice dear reader, for we have drunk these wines so that you don’t have to.

The Bin 555 Shiraz 2004 was appealing for the money at the tasting, however a bottle purchased subsequently is barely drinkable. There is a distinct ethanol/varnish flavour to the wine, it is ok for cooking.

The Bin 888 Cabernet Merlot 2003 is somewhat better than the Shiraz, however it does not hold a bar the the Annie’s Lane Cabernet Merlot 2004, which can be found at a similar price point.

A combination of being in an excellent mood, the great cellar door staff and a day of wine tasting obviously influenced my opinion at the time.