Ken Gargett 94 points!
Gary Walsh 92+ points!
Ken Gargett 94 points!
"This release has depth, concentration, power. There is oak, but it is not excessive, and will no doubt continue to integrate over time. Alcohol is under 14%, which surely sets it apart from some of those past vintages. This is nicely balanced. There are flavours of black fruits, chocolate, mushrooms and some spice. Very soft tannins. Good length. Impressive. There is a touch of nutmeg, no doubt from the oak. This vintage has excellent potential to improve. One suspects that, as good as this wine is, the 2009 vintage might just be a vintage that better suits Old Block."
Ken Gargett, Spitbucket
Gary Walsh 92+ points!
"I tasted this alongside the 2005 vintage and think it's the better wine. Seductive French vanilla cream and spice oak, blackberry, dried herbs and a pleasant capsicum edge. Medium to full bodied with a mix of red and black fruit in a tight palate that features quality dry tannin but marginally jarring acidity " at least as a young wine " but the textured tannins and elongated finish show its class. It's age-worthy and high quality. I'd suggest it's only going to get better from here on in."
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- Barossa Valley
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL
