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Calabria 3 Bridges Durif 2005
Charry, oaky and meaty, this very forward, juicy and in-your-face durif offers a meaty dollop of dark plums, blackberries and briar backed by some pretty toasty, caramel and vanilla-like American oak. It finishes with sweet fruit and smoky oak, with a hint of spice.
Vintage
2005
Year to Drink
2007 - 2010
Jeremy’s score
87 / 100
Seal Type
Cork
Calabria 3 Bridges Durif
Riverina
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2016
Alc %: 14.5
$ Rel: 25
Charry, oaky and meaty, this very forward, juicy and in-your-face durif offers a meaty dollop of dark plums, blackberries and briar backed by some pretty toasty, caramel and vanilla-like American oak. It finishes with sweet fruit and smoky oak, with a hint of spice.
Last Date Tasted: 01/10/2018
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2016
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92 | 17.8 | 2024-2028+  | |
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2014
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92 | 17.9 | 2022-2026+ | |
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2013
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93 | 18.0 | 2025-2033 | |
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2012
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92 | 17.8 | 2020-2024+ | |
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2010
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93 | 18.0 | 2022-2030 | |
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2009
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90 | 17.3 | 2017-2021  | |
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2008
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88 | 16.6 | 2013-2016+ | |
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2007
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90 | 17.1 | 2012-2015 | |
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2006
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88 | 16.6 | 2008-2011 | |
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2005
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87 | 16.2 | 2007-2010 | |
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2004
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88 | 16.5 | 2006-2009 | |
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2003
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89 | 16.7 | 2005-2008 | |
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2002
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93 | 18.0 | 2007-2010 | |
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2001
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87 | 16.1 | 2003-2006+ |
Winery
Calabria
Now known as Calabria Family Wines, Bill Calabria's family business continues to make Griffith's finest range of table wine, although fruit sourcing for the 3 Bridges range has altered to include a Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Barossa Valley. The Durif, Chardonnay and Botrytis Semillon remain from the Riverina. While I understand that with the expansion of the company into regions beyond its Riverina home it makes plenty of sense to do this, I have always been impressed with how well these wines performed using 'local' fruit. The current collection of 3 Bridges wine is simply excellent; even better when price is taken into account.
Chief Executive(s):
Bill Calabria
Winemaker:
Bill Calabria, Sam Trimboli, Emma Norbiato, Tony Steffania, Jeremy Nascimber
Tonnes Processed:
9000
White Wines
Red Wines
3 Bridges Cabernet Sauvignon >3 Bridges Durif >
3 Bridges Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
3 Bridges Reserve Durif
3 Bridges Reserve Shiraz
3 Bridges Shiraz >Private Bin Aglianico >Private Bin Montepulciano >Private Bin Saint-Macaire >Richland Cabernet Sauvignon
Richland Shiraz
The Iconic Grand Reserve Shiraz
Address:
1283 Brayne Road , Griffith , New South Wales 2680 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm
Principal Wine Region:
Riverina & Barossa Valley
Telephone:
(02) 6969 0800
Facsimile:
(02) 6962 1673
Website:
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