Ranked #46 of 84 2006 Shiraz from McLaren Vale
87/100
3 Stars
Huon Hooke
Vanilla and funky sweaty bouquet; somewhat reductive. Soft, drying, lean and angular with some firm tannins. Very choclolate/vanillan and firm in its oaky tannins.
Tasted: 23/01/2009
Drink: N/A
94.5 Points Robert Parker
The 2006 Shiraz “Savitar” was aged in 100% new oak, predominantly French. Purple-colored, the aromatics are a bit reticent initially, but soon scents of toasty oak, tar, licorice, scorched earth, and blueberry emerge. This leads to a wine which is more structured and less opulent than its peers. It will evolve for a minimum of 8-10 years and drink well through 2040. As a point of reference, the 2002 Savitar (rated 95) was presented. It is considerably more developed aromatically but still has a significant distance to travel prior to reaching its peak.
Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) by Jay S Miller. January, 2007