This still young, full-bodied, pure, incredibly rich 1999 exhibits a kinky nose of Asian spices, ground pepper, flowers, and autumnal forest floor notes. It possesses an inky/blue/purple color, full body, fabulous fruit, good acidity, sweet tannin, and a long finish. As it sat in the glass, a licorice component took over from the forest floor character. This is an impressive, still youthful Shiraz from one of the legendary wine producers of the Barossa. Give it another 3-4 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following two decades. P.S. This was a half bottle!

Aromatic and distinctive, with mint and cedar notes to tantalize the nose, weaving gamy flavors through the blackberry and spice as it all lingers on the firm-textured, sharply focused finish. Not as rich and gooey as usual for this Australian star. Best after 2003. 100 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add