Jeremy Oliver 90 points!
Robert Parker 93 points!
Jeremy Oliver 90 points!
"Sweetly fragrant, but slightly hollow, this is a more delicate Basket Press, whose perfume of raspberries and plums precedes a generous, if slightly flat palate, with sweet fruit and a supple mouthfeel. It's rich enough, but lacks the tannin structure and complexity of the better years. Drink 2003-2007."
Jeremy Oliver, OnWine
Robert Parker 93 points!"Not considered a top-notch vintage but still very impressive, this is a youthful, unevolved wine that seemed every bit as backward as the 1996 and even more youthful than the 1997. Deep purple with sweet creme de cassis notes intermixed with underbrush, creosote, and pepper, very rich, vigorous, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, this is still a baby. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2020."
Robert Parker, eRobertParker Only (Feb 2002).
"The tip of the age apex, not quite developing the earthy characters of the '88 and not quite as concentrated as the '94. The fruit here is relaxed and while still deep the wine is layered rather than the brick wall of a younger buck. Perfect with beef."
- Wine House & Guests, 2007.
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- Barossa Valley
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL
