Robert Parker 92 points!
Jeremy Oliver 96 points!
WIne Spectator 91 points!
Robert Parker 92 points!
"A crisp, elegant, refreshing style of Shiraz made from 60- to 140-year-old vines, the 2002 vintage, according to winemaker Chris Ringland, produced wines of elegance and crisp acidity because of the long growing season. This fresh, lively yet seriously concentrated effort needs another 2-3 years of bottle age, and should drink well for two decades."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #161 (Oct 2005).
Jeremy Oliver 96 points!
"Caught somewhere between the rich, old-fashioned Australian 'burgundy' style of softness, roundness and structure, and the contemporary Barossa shiraz of intensity, ripeness, warmth and polish, this exceptional wine is unashamedly concentrated and densely packed with deep, dark spicy fruit. It's warm and spirity, with a heady, spicy and peppery bouquet steeped in aromas of dark plums, cassis and blackberries, backed by chocolate/walnut oak and meaty undertones of game and leather. Its succulent, creamy palate is deeper than an ocean trench, saturated with vibrant dark fruit flavours, spice and sweet coffee/mocha oak. Framed by fine, velvet-smooth tannins, it's a near-perfect example of the popular expression of super-ripe Barossa shiraz. Drink 2014-2022."
Jeremy Oliver, OnWine.
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- Barossa Valley
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL
