Fine Wine Club

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Galafrey–Cabernet Sauvignon – Reserve – 2001(17.6). Lovely developed fruit here. Dense, with mint and a touch of eucalypt.The palate is textured, dense and leathery. The ripe fruit is in the black fruits spectrum with mulberry and plum. Good length and mouth-feel. A nicely aging wine that is currently available from the winery.

Galafrey –Cabernet – 2005 (16.9). An interesting wine that is a bit old fashioned in style with dusty,earthy fruit. Opens nicely, and drinks well.

 

Galafrey -Chardonnay - Reserve - 2008 (17.4+) Fresh, with lemon zest, peach and topical notes on the nose. The palate has lovely cashew nut fruit and a mealy texture.

A touch of viscosity from lees adds interest.Well made and sure to improve with a year or two in bottle.

Galafrey -Semillon - Reserve - 2009 (17+). Rounded,generous and mouth-filling, with plenty of grassy fruit. There is a touch of viscosity and good length. Fresh fruit to close, this will get better. (I accidentally slipped this into the line-up, and it did very well considering).

 

Galafrey -Chardonnay - Unwooded - 2009 (16.8). Almost sauvignon blanc-like, this is so fresh and tropical. Uncomplicated, refreshing and lively on the palate,  this is a great alternative to a SSB. Bring on spring.