Ranked #75 of 138 2005 Shiraz from Beechworth
87/100
3 Stars
Huon Hooke
Mulberry, cassis and smoky aromas, with floral and spicy high-notes. Good fruit, smooth and yet tannic at the finish. Slightly young, raw and brooding. Gutsy tannins need time to mellow. Good for the cellar. Now to 2020+.
Tasted: 24/06/2007
Drink: N/A
91 Points Robert Parker
The 2005 Shiraz “Warner Vineyard” spent 22 months in French oak, 60% new. Opaque purple-colored, it reveals an enticing perfume of pain grille, pepper, Asian spices, smoked meat, bacon, and blueberry. On the palate it is firm and slightly lean with good flavors and a long, pure finish. Drink it over the next 8-10 years.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Jay S Miller. October, 2007
94 Points James Halliday
Fine and focused black fruits; excellent length, finish and aftertaste. Drink to 2019.
-. June, 2021
The 2005 Shiraz “Warner Vineyard” spent 22 months in French oak, 60% new. Opaque purple-colored, it reveals an enticing perfume of pain grille, pepper, Asian spices, smoked meat, bacon, and blueberry. On the palate it is firm and slightly lean with good flavors and a long, pure finish. Drink it over the next 8-10 years. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) October, 2007 by Jay Miller