| Score: |
93 RP.
"The stunning, 9,100 cases of the 2001 Shiraz from McLaren Vale, Middleton, and Padthaway, spent 12 months in new American oak. It exhibits notes of blackberry liqueur intermixed with hints of licorice, pepper, and chocolate. Opulent, full-bodied, and viscous, with great intensity, superb purity, and a layered, seamless personality, it is meant to be drunk young, but will age surprisingly well given its intensity." Wine Advocate #143, Oct 2002 |