eRobert Parker.com 92 points!
eRobert Parker.com 92 points!"The 2006 Greenock Shiraz comes from one of the estate's young vineyards but you would never know this on taste. It spent 18 months in hogsheads, 20% new American, 5% new French, and the balance seasoned French and American. It is a glass-coating purple color with an expressive bouquet of smoke, mineral, bacon, and blueberry. Layered, bordering on opulent, the wine has superior depth of flavor, plenty of savory spice notes, and a lengthy finish. There is enough ripe tannin to support 3-4 years of additional cellaring. It should be at its best from 2011 to 2020."
Jay Miller, Wine Advocate Issue #181, February 2009
Greenock Shiraz is produced in South Australia's Barossa Valley by the Kalleske family who have been farming and growing grapes since the 1800's. It is a genuine estate wine - grown, vintaged and matured on the Kalleske estate at Greenock.
The Greenock Shiraz 2006 is black colour with a dark red rim. The bouquet is extremely vibrant with aromas of dark roses, plum, Christmas cake, cocoa and sweet tobacco. The palate is full-bodied and fills the entire mouth with flavour. Tannins are ripe and soft, with stylish definition. Flavours of red and black fruits are supported by well integrated subtle oak characters. The wine finishes with beautiful pure fruit intensity that lingers for a long time. This is a classy, refined wine with a harmonious balance that will reward time in the cellar.
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- Barossa Valley
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL
