Shiraz 2001

A brilliant effort, the 2001 Shiraz (Second Release) was aged 30 months in 3-year-old French casks. Full-bodied, powerful, rich, and well-balanced with well-integrated wood, acidity, and tannin as well as spectacularly pure blackberry and cassis fruit infused with touches of charcoal, smoke, and new saddle leather, it should drink well for 10-15 years.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2004 - 2019 25 October 2004