Goosegogs wrote: Forgetting about the expensive price tag of the Oh Block 6 how do you rate the wine itself.
Better is totally the wrong word, more balanced overall than the Vav '09. As I say, more elegant, and I like the transparency of Oh ! Block 6 in a wine that is so clear, so pale and interesting. The Oh ! Block 6 and Old Renwick are more classy performers, certainly, and for light dinner or sophisticated vegetarian suppers
Does the Vavasour 09 remind you of any other MSB that I might have tried.
Perhaps Saint Clair mix of vineyards cuvee at £9, when on the 2007 vintage. I did not try the SC 2008 mix, except at monopole / Block vineyard level, which was and still is, very lovely MSB
The reason I ask is that I really didn't enjoy the 08. That said, the 08 had probably evolved into something other than what the winemaker intended by the time i'd got to it.
I just don't know how this Vav 09 will work out over longer term. At this stage I would say that it does not have quite the right sort of construction to hold for 2 years. I would not want to jeopardise the falling off of that piercing fruit.
It is less round than The Reach '07, yet has an edgy shine and great cut to the palate, without any gum gnawing. Reasonable mouth feel on the finish.
The reason why I give this wine a star, is because I like the way the fruit is launched on that acidity rocket, I also respect that the wine maker has created piercing fruit without overt tartness and that the pith is correct, not overly so, and spot on for good SB.
VAV09 is a damn good effort for 7 quid and no girly bits either. In fact some women will find it harder work.
I'd put good money on you respecting this wine for what it is:- A straight down the line, no mess, no fuss MSB.
Goose - I hope that helps, I've done my best to give a considered opinion, I will of course need to do more bottles.
edit: I've just sniffed the last quarter of the bottle 20 hrs after opening, the predominant nose comes through as fresh mango.
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