Ranked #21 of 25 1998 Shiraz from Eden Valley
90/100
4 Stars
Huon Hooke
Good depth and hue of colour, but the bouquet is dominated by raspberry cordial and Ribena character, which dominates and simpifies the wine. It's what was referred to in those days as DMS (dimethyl sulphide). Otherwise, it's soft and fleshy, medium-bodied, nicely balanced through the palate and drinking à point. Good, but just not very interesting.
Tasted: 07/12/2021
Drink: 2021 to 2026
93 Points James Halliday
Medium red-purple; a fragrant and aromatic bouquet with spicy overtones to the berry and leaf fruit leads into a palate where spice, berry, cherry, leaf and mint are all present in abundance. The oak has been perfectly controlled throughout, and the wine finishes with excellent, fine tannins. Drink to 2013.
Source: James Halliday. October, 2000