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NOTES
This antiquated, nautical term for the source of drinking water on sea going vessels has the derived meaning of slang, gossip, chitta chatta, rumour, etc. The site of such life-sustaining liquid on board was also the bed from which the grapevine of social gossip did sprout.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of oak spice and dark chocolate roused with the scents of rich crimson and soft red fruits. The palate is a bold offering of blood plums, mulberries, redcurrants and blueberries. A composite of powdery oak and fine chalky fruit tannins impart a gentle grip to finish.
OTHER NOTES
Skuttlebutt – a lovely word isn’t it? With lots of old-fashioned charm. Apparently, the word comes from a communal barrel of water around which people used to meet and gossip in olden times, spinning yarns and spreading rumours. Which is its modern meaning: a rumour.
Current release 2004 The colour isn’t all that deep but this is a lovely bright- fruited red, loaded with cassis and mulberry/sweet berry aromas and flavours; a flick of peppermint, too. The flavour is nicely focussed on the palate and the balance and structure are excellent. Good length too, and low-key oak. We can’t see why this wine is so cheap – there’s nothing ordinary about it at all! Perhaps its just reflects the over supply of Margaret River cabernet and merlot grapes. Serve it with braised lamb shanks. - Huon Hooke & Ralph Kyte-Powell. The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2007
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