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Passing Clouds Graeme’s Shiraz Cabernet Blend 2003
An honest, smooth and approachable red blend with a rustic, menthol-like bouquet of sweet plums, red berries and hints of cassis backed by slightly meaty, leathery undertones, cedar/vanilla oak and undertones of forest floor. Its moderately long and slightly minty palate of cranberries, blackberries and plums is supported by restrained older oak influences and supported by supple tannins.
Vintage
2003
Peak years to drink
2008 - 2011
Jeremy's score
88 / 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
An honest, smooth and approachable red blend with a rustic, menthol-like bouquet of sweet plums, red berries and hints of cassis backed by slightly meaty, leathery undertones, cedar/vanilla oak and undertones of forest floor. Its moderately long and slightly minty palate of cranberries, blackberries and plums is supported by restrained older oak influences and supported by supple tannins.
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:
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