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[SOLD-OUT] Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 2003

Robert Parker 95 points!
"On the 26th of May 1891 Herbert and Frederick Kay ordered 30,000 Shiraz vine cuttings from Thomas Hardy. The cuttings were collected from Hardy's McLaren Vale 'Tintara Vineyard' on 23rd July 1891 and planted to nursery beds. Tintara was planted in the 1850's by Dr A.C. Kelly who probably obtained the vine cuttings from his 'Trinity Vineyard' at Morphett Vale. Dr Kelly drew his original planting material from the Busby collection, from Europe and quite likely from other early SA viticulturists about 1842. The planting of Block 6 commenced on the 18th of July 1892 and when finished 5,890 Shiraz vines had been placed in the fertile soil at Kay's Amery Vineyard. Of the original 12 acres only 4 remain today with approximately 2,000 vines - 8 acres were grubbed in 1983/84. In their 111th year the Block 6 vines produced 14.18 tonnes of superb quality Shiraz grapes. They were hand picked on the 17th March 2003 and traditionally processed prior to transferring to new American and Eastern European oak casks for 18 months of wood maturation. Dense inky black/purple colour. On the nose, toasty oak, blackberry, black pepper, briar and spice. Multi-layered palate, with concentration of rich juicy full-bodied black fruits combined with chocolate, tar, pepper, liquorice, smoky oak and chewy robust tannins. An intensely complex mouthful of Shiraz fruit and a finish that lingers and lingers. The rich fruit carries the 15.5% alc/vol and we would see this Block 6 developing into a great example of old vine Shiraz with 6 years plus in a good cellar. At this stage we will have to impose a limit of 3 bottles per person."
- Kay Brothers.

Robert Parker 95 points!
"One of Australia's most traditional winemakers, Colin Kay fashions old style, high quality, distinctive Australian reds. The flagship wine, the 2003 Shiraz Block 6 (from 113-year-old vines) is a full-throttle, traditionally made Australian Shiraz boasting a dense plum/garnet/purple color in addition to a bouquet of creosote, sweet black cherries, cassis, forest floor, underbrush, and pepper. With great depth, full-bodied, powerful, concentrated flavors, high tannin, and a blockbuster finish, this distinctive Shiraz should drink well for 10-15 years.Wine Advocate #161 (Oct 2005) Robert Parker


Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- McLaren Vale
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL

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