Description
Sweet, raspberried, licoricey, honeyed. Oddly sweet and primary nose, with only a hint of the gravelly, dusty flavours to come. Palate is very dry, bordering on hollow. Overtones of ammonia. Chocolatey aftertaste – sound drinking but not special. This is supposed to be one of the classics – and I’ve seen better bottles. Was not on song on this day – such is wine. Better examples of this wine may well rate significantly higher. – Campbell Mattison, Wine Front This is right in its ideal drinking window right now, a classic example of the power, precision and incredible length of great Hunter shiraz. The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Shiraz Country – Australia Region – Hunter Valley, New South Wales Vintage – 1996 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13%
