Jeremy Oliver Rating 95!
Uncharacteristic cool weather and spring rains retarded vine development. This was exacerbated by high temperatures in January followed by rains in February and early March. The season finished warm and dry, however, enabling a trouble-free final ripening, with 1999 fruit showing excellent varietal character and a highly approachable nature.
Maturation period of 14 months in new French (80%) and new American (20%) oak.
Deep red/purple colour, with ruby/crimson rim. A complex and highly appealing perfumed nose, offering plum pudding, cinnamon, soy and meats, supported by nicely integrated, high class oak. Lovely depth, with mineral exotic spices filling out the background aromas. Balanced and flavoursome, the wine is tightly structured, with rounded, almost manicured tannins and highly appealing cedary oak. Bright, primary flavours of dark cherry and Satsuma plum flavours - typical of the vineyard - are complemented by secondary earthy, leathery notes and outstanding length. Extremely appealing now and promising a great deal for those prepared to wait a while longer. Alc/Vol: 14.0%. Notes sourced from Penfolds.
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA-(Other)
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL
