Thursday, December 10, 2009

2008 Layer Cake Shiraz




We reviewed the 2006 Layer Cake Shiraz and loved it; this, we did not care for so much (actually, Allison hated it).

This was extremely fruit forward with only hints of spice.  A lot of red cherry and plum up front with a hint of licorice on the finish.  Definitely more of a fruit bomb than we care for.

The 2006 was also Barossa Valley whereas this is notated as just South Australia which probably accounts for the differences.  I bought two bottles, so I will update this review in a couple of days if it happens to just be bottle variation.

Cheers!

2 comments:

Steven T. Smith II said...

Gary and Allison:

This type of commentary is always very important to our process. We always strive to make the best wines possible, but, understand it's what you think that makes our efforts stronger. Layer Cake is always about the people, it's made from our heart.

We'd love to hear your comments directly on your next bottle. Please feel free to contact me personally as well to discuss through our blog, http://layercakewine.wordpress.com

Thanks again,

Layer Cake Wines

Gary H. O'Brien said...

We opened the second bottle last night and it too was very fruit forward in style... disappointing as this was a favorite of ours.