TN: 2004 Kim Crawford SB

Now listen here young Prof!!!

Methinks that the promotion and lack of sleep, caused by the baying of babe, has been to the detriment of your memory.

I certainly reported that the *quantities* coming out of Marlborough were over double the '03 vintage - however, I reserved my decision in respect of

I have indeed, had a couple superb '04s - but also some disappointments, and even a couple of well known brands which were positively mediocre.

I have been taking things easy on the consumption front over the past month or so, building up for a BIG December/New Year - and will post a few notes in a month or so.

Kindest Regards

st.h

Mark,

I just got it here in Pennsylvania for ~US$12. I opened one the other night, and I agree with your assessment - a lovely wine, and clearly made to drink young. The fruit just leaps out of the glass. Absolutely wonderful with fresh sautéed flounder.

Regards, Dean

I had a Matua 2004 recently, TN for which I posted some time back. But, yes, my impression was an explosion of fruit, no astringency, and even that word "sweet", in the nicest possible sense, not normally associated with NZ SB. Should be a good year. Has anyone had Nobilo's effort yet?

Ian