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Passing Clouds Graeme’s Shiraz Cabernet Blend 2002
A charming, complete old-style cellaring blend whose piercing small berry fruit is backed by undertones of licorice and cloves. Its floral and minty aromas of violets, briar and small berry fruits have a jammy, confection-like aspect with undertones of menthol. Firm and astringent, its long, bony and deeply fruited palate is finely constructed and balanced, finishing with a persistent core of vibrant flavour.
Vintage
2002
Peak years to drink
2014 - 2022
Jeremy's score
92 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Passing Clouds Graeme's Shiraz Cabernet Blend
Bendigo
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2017
Alc %: 14.7
$ Rel: 34
A charming, complete old-style cellaring blend whose piercing small berry fruit is backed by undertones of licorice and cloves. Its floral and minty aromas of violets, briar and small berry fruits have a jammy, confection-like aspect with undertones of menthol. Firm and astringent, its long, bony and deeply fruited palate is finely constructed and balanced, finishing with a persistent core of vibrant flavour.
Last Date Tasted: 24/7/2019
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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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2017
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82 | 14.9 | 2022-2025  |
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2016
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94 | 18.5 | 2028-2036+  |
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2015
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93 | 18.2 | 2027-2035 |
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2014
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92 | 17.9 | 2022-2026+ |
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2013
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94 | 18.4 | 2025-2033 |
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2012
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93 | 18.0 | 2024-2032+ |
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2011
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87 | 16.3 | 2013-2016+  |
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2010
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93 | 18.0 | 2022-2030 |
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2008
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94 | 18.3 | 2020-2028+ |
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2007
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91 | 17.4 | 2019-2027 |
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2006
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90 | 17.3 | 2018-2026 |
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2005
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88 | 16.5 | 2013-2017 |
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2004
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89 | 16.9 | 2012-2016 |
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2003
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88 | 16.6 | 2008-2011 |
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2002
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92 | 17.9 | 2014-2022 |
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2001
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87 | 16.0 | 2006-2009 |
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2000
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83 | 15.1 | 2002-2005+ |
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1999
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89 | 16.8 | 2011-2019 |
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1998
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91 | 17.4 | 2006-2010+ |
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1997
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90 | 17.2 | 2005-2009 |
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1996
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89 | 16.9 | 2004-2008+ |
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1995
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94 | 18.3 | 2003-2007 |
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1994
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88 | 16.4 | 2006-2014 |
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1992
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94 | 18.3 | 2004-2012 |
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1991
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91 | 17.5 | 1996-1999 |
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1990
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88 | 16.6 | 2002-2010 |
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1989
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85 | 15.5 | 1994-1997 |
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Winery
Passing Clouds
Passing Clouds has long been an important and consistent maker of truly regional and long-living central Victorian red wines based around shiraz and the cabernet family. They're typically deep in flavour, firm and powdery in texture and reveal a charming natural balance. While I thought I could not imagine a better set of examples than the 2012 collection, the releases from 2013 crank the quality up again with some awesome regional styles of purity and balance. As ever, there's barely a concession to modernity, as the style has hardly altered since I was first attracted to them twenty-five years ago. The company has now relocated to a cooler site near Daylesford, but is fortunately retaining its unique Bendigo heritage.
Chief Executive(s):
Cameron Leith
Winemaker:
Cameron Leith
Viticulturist:
Cameron Leith
Production Dozen:
3500
Tonnes Processed:
50
Address:
30 Roddas Lane , Musk , Victoria 3461 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 11am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Bendigo, Macedon Ranges
Telephone:
(03) 5348 5550
Facsimile:
(03) 5348 5565
Website:
Email:
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