Ranked #10 of 84 2006 Shiraz from McLaren Vale
92/100
4 Stars
Huon Hooke
Deep red, slight purple. Rich nose, quite oak-marked but it's integrated and lavish. Rich palate, deep and fleshy, sweet berries lurking beneath. Minty blackberry; lashings of sweet fruit. Superripe, fruit-sweet, generous and opulent. Very good
Tasted: 06/06/2008
Drink: N/A
93 Points Robert Parker
The 2006 Shiraz was aged for 18 months in 40% new French and American oak. It is deep crimson-colored with a bouquet of spice box, black cherry, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur leading to a structured, intense, savory Shiraz with serious length and 6-8 years of aging potential. Drink it through 2030.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Jay S Miller. October, 2007