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Friday, August 11, 2006

Knappstein Cellar Door 03/08/06

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Knappstein NV Sparkling Riesling

Very acidic and palate cleansing sparkling. Instant finish.

Knappstein Chardonnay 2005
Elegant style only slightly oaked not my style.
$18

Knappstein Sparkling Shiraz
Seppelts 2002 more fruitier and cheaper but still good though.
Rating 7/10
Value 3/5

Knappstein Shiraz 2003
Starts with dark cherries then vanilla and finishes with dry cracked pepper with loads of fruit.
$22
Rating 7.5/10
Value 3.5/5

Knappstein Enterprise Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
More dark cherries with lovely cabernet fruit.

Knappstein Single Vineyard Fortified Shiraz
Loads of tannins finishing with heavy French oak.
$22

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