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92
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Prominent Aussie critic James Halliday gives this a 92. Though I often score lower than he does, I’m swept away as well. Explosive blackcurrant, mincemeat, chocolate and the black pepper that shiraz is famous for. Full bodied, initially sweet, then a firm, dry finish. Excellent length, power and poise. Now to 2014. LCBO 57257
- Price:
- $22.80
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- South Australia
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