shiraz
2004
tasting notes
shiraz
strong and intense with predominantly vibrant purples
aromas of spicy black cherries and rich chocolate bound up in the sweet vanilla derived from the French oak used during the wine's maturation stage
a medium bodied wine showing all the characteristics of the shirazvariety: spice, pepper and blackberries. The wine has a soft and supple structure, is stylish, well balanced and full of character
can be matured for 6-8 years, well suited to strongly flavoured meat dishessuch as lamb and other roasted meat dishes
a pleasantly warm lead in to what turned out to be a cool harvest
technical data
14.5%
3.42
6.3g/l
13th April 2004
18th October 2005
Mr Robert Diletti, Castle Rock Estate
Mr John Wade
awards and reviews
Ray Jordan's Guide to Wine 2006, 90/100; James Halliday, The Australian Wine Companion 2007, 90/100
