Robert Parker 95 points!
"The 2002 Basket Pressed Shiraz (from 40-year-old vines, and aged in neutral American wood for 12 months) elicits more than a few "wows". This full-bodied, unctuously-textured, full-throttle, classic Barossa is magnificently concentrated as well as pure, multi-dimensional, and loaded. It can be drunk now, but promises to age for 10-15 years.
There is no holding the brakes on the offerings from proprietor Bruno Tait, who likes his wines packed and stacked. As I wrote last year, readers looking for European-styled, restrained, delicate reds will have their sensitivities offended by these boisterous, exuberant, full-throttle, palate-coating reds. However, they are to be admired for their singularity, purity, and extraordinary amount of fruit." 95 points Drink 2004-2019
Wine Advocate #155 (Oct 2004) Robert Parker
"This vintage, this shiraz isn't filtered. It's elegant, and not an unruly blockbuster as many other'02's are, with juicy black fruit and a little buttercream for good measure. It's chalky tannins are lovely." 92 Points
Wine Enthusiast - Feb 04
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- Barossa Valley
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL
