| 2007-09-11 00:23 |
WA: This impressive Shiraz was aged in both old French and new Russian oak barrels. In addition to its well-integrated wood component, it exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with notes of melted asphalt, pepper, coffee, blackberries, and cassis. Voluptuous with superb intensity, low acidity, and a layered mouthfeel, it is a hedonistic Shiraz to drink over the next 7-8 years. Imported by USA Wine West, San Rafael, CA; tel. (800) 485-5753 for John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection. |
| 2007-09-11 00:24 |
IWC: By Josh Raynolds
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 06
($36) Dark ruby. Explosive aromas of raspberry preserves, wild strawberry and candied cherry. A lush but juicy shiraz, with a huge, expansive, sweet red fruit character and virtually no apparent tannins. Complicating notes of baking spices and tangy minerals come up on the finish, where the luscious, almost confectionery strawberry flavor deepens and shows excellent persistence. This has impressive concentration and is flat-out delicious. (The Australian Premium Wine Collection, www.tapwc.com.au) 91 points |