I've just sent this to my son, so I thought I'd share it.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Hayward" >
To: "Rob Hayward Oxford" >
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 8:09 PM
Subject: Matua SB 2004


> BLOODY HELL! This is the strangest NZ SB I've ever had. Julie tasted it before
me,
> and described it as "syrupy", which is pretty accurate. The nose is intensely
> tropical soft fruits, guava and peach dominate, and the first taste is just so
> un-Kiwi - no grass, no astringency, just a huge mouthful of canned tropical fruits.
> The finish is huge, hanging on to that fruit until it's time to serve the real
thing!
> Oddly, in spite of its being so completely "off message" for a NZ SB, I really like
> this (just as well, I bought a case). It suggests an accompaniment for spicy Asian
> or fusion dishes as an alternative to the conventional Gewurtz. I shall get some
> more at Makro tomorrow, hopefully with a case of 2004 Nobilo which may do more to
> satisfy the conventional Kiwi palate. A "back to back" tasting should be good.
> How's this year's work so far?
>
> Dad
>

Can anyone share experiences of other 2004 NZ's?

Regards,

Ian