96/100 PP
"The 1997 Shiraz Reserve conceals its nearly 15% alcohol behind a cascade of incredibly rich, concentrated fruit. This wine sees only new American oak. It boasts an opaque black/purple color in addition to knock-out aromas of melted asphalt, blackberries, truffles, and licorice. Cherry jam notes also emerge in the flavors. Unctuously-textured, incredibly ripe, pure, and full-bodied, this wine would make even Australia's Grange look wimpish if tasted side by side. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025. Celestial black currants intermixed with coffee, licorice, Asian spices, and pain grille notes are more reminiscent of a blockbuster vintage of Mouton-Rothschild than what I would expect from a Shiraz/Cabernets blend."
(Robert M. Parker, Jr., robertparker.com)
Anbauregion: | McLaren Vale |
Flaschengröße: | 75 cl - Bouteille, Normalflasche |
Jahrgang: | 1997 |
Typ: | Rotwein trocken Rotwein |
Land: | Australien |
Weingut: | Fox Creek |
Rebsorte: | Shiraz |
Ausbau: | 20 Monate in 1-4 Jahre alten, französischen Barriques |
Durchschnittliche Jahresproduktion: | 2.500 Kisten |
Alkoholgehalt: | 14,5 % vol |
Trinkempfehlung ab: | jetzt |
Trinkempfehlung bis: | 2025+ |
Trinktemperatur: | 16-18 °C |
Bewertung robertparker.com: | 96/100 |
Bewertung Jahrgang: | *****/***** |
Importeur: | Eigenimport |
Abgefüllt von: | Fox Creek Wines, Malpas Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australien |