Thursday, Jul 2 2009 · Posted in Mount Barker,

By Gary Walsh

As a child, I used to hide behind the sofa when Doctor Who came on the television, and these days, would probably do the same again given the spate of ordinary Doctors more recently. Peter Davison was passably good, although I found it very hard to get past seeing him as the idiot brother, Tristan Farnon, in All Creatures Great And Small. The vines at Galafrey are nearly thirty years old now, planted around the same time that Tom Baker was doing such a magnificent job of playing The Doctor. Tom was to Dr Who as Sean Connery was to James Bond. Old Tombliboos also, more recently, did the voice over work for Little Britain.

Rich blackcurrant/blackberry fruit with the scent of gum leaf, a dollop of chocolate and an intriguing sort of soy sauce/vegemite character - oak nicely done too. It’s full bodied with intense blackcurrant fruit, firm tannins and lively acidity - muscular sort of cabernet - must have been working out amongst amongst the gum trees. Good finish with an attractive chocolaty aftertaste. Really like this and it’s excellent value too. 

Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Jul09
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $24
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2009 - 2015