Robert Parker 96 points!
Robert Parker 96 points!"The 1997 Shiraz Heysen is made from 30-year old vines, this opaque black/purple-colored wine reveals aromas of flowers, licorice, blackberries, and new saddle leather. This full-bodied, fat, succulent, low acid wine is one of the most concentrated and intense Shiraz drinkers will ever taste. Long, powerful, and concentrated, it can be drunk now, but will age effortlessly for twenty years."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 127 Feb 2000
Robert Parker 93 points!"The most enjoyable for drinking now are the two 1997s, a theme that was repeated time and time again in this Australian tasting. The 1997 Shiraz Heysen did not reveal the body or plushness of the Hanisch. Exhibiting plenty of black fruit, licorice, pepper, and underbrush notes, it is a full-bodied, velvety-textured Shiraz to enjoy now.
This is the home estate of Rolf Binder, one of the most talented winemakers in South Australia. As the tasting notes indicate, these wines are holding up beautifully."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 183 Jun 2009
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- Barossa Valley
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL
