Marquis Philips
South Eastern Cabernet Sauvignon
South Eastern, Australia
Enjoying working through the back catalogue of Sarah and Sparky Marquis. This enterprise with their involvement broke up in 2005 when the Marquis's left to form Mollydooker. Dan Philips continued on for a couple of more years and but ultimately, this label failed in late part of the 2000s. And now, we learn this week that the fractures continue with the divorce of Sarah and Sparky. She has claimed control of Mollydooker while Sparky can't put out anything until 2018.
As soon as I had my first sip, this was classic Marquis. Amazingly, there was some heat here but this quickly dissipated. Long legs and maroon core. Black current and leathery from age. Tannins are beautifully integrated at this point. Amazingly, I think this still has some life in it as it was probably crafted for immediate consumption rather than 20 years of cellaring.
Enjoying working through the back catalogue of Sarah and Sparky Marquis. This enterprise with their involvement broke up in 2005 when the Marquis's left to form Mollydooker. Dan Philips continued on for a couple of more years and but ultimately, this label failed in late part of the 2000s. And now, we learn this week that the fractures continue with the divorce of Sarah and Sparky. She has claimed control of Mollydooker while Sparky can't put out anything until 2018.
As soon as I had my first sip, this was classic Marquis. Amazingly, there was some heat here but this quickly dissipated. Long legs and maroon core. Black current and leathery from age. Tannins are beautifully integrated at this point. Amazingly, I think this still has some life in it as it was probably crafted for immediate consumption rather than 20 years of cellaring.
Holding its fruit well, thought leaning towards your cooked fruits; prunes especially. Raspberry jam, black currants, Toffee, dates, caramel and oak make for the rest of the nose.
Holding its fruit well, thought leaning towards your cooked fruits; prunes especially. Raspberry jam, black currants, Toffee, dates, caramel and oak make for the rest of the nose.
Nov 1st, 2015
I had the 2001 on 5/8/15. Not bad for an inexpensive wine. Tastes of blackberry
I had the 2001 on 5/8/15. Not bad for an inexpensive wine. Tastes of blackberry
May 10th, 2015