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Mr. Riggs Shiraz 2002

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Winery:
Mr. Riggs
Varietal:
Syrah
Region:
Australia > South Australia > Mclaren Vale
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2014
UPC:
9326215000651

User Tags:  spicy, licorice, berry, petroleum, tar, intense, blueberry, ericaceae, oak - heavy, inky 


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Australia has certainly made Syrah its own, even bestowing it with a new name: Shiraz. In the warm, dry climate of Australia this noble grape, responsible for some of the grandest wines of France, produces an intense, unique expression that is distinctly Australian. The ripe grapes take on classic notes of black pepper and leather that add depth and complexity to the black cherry and plum fruits on the palate. Australian Shiraz has typically been aged in American Oak barrels which impart the wine with a distinct note of vanilla that can add to the impression of ripeness many of these wines have, but the time in barrel also allows the wines a chance to settle and reveal their rich, voluptuously styled mouthfeel.

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"96,Wine AdvocateAged in 80% French oak and 20% American (of which 60% is new), this barrel sample (to be bottled in November) was immensely impressive. There will be 400 cases of this dense inky/purple-colored Shiraz. It offers a gorgeous nose of licorice, melted road tar, blackberry liqueur, and sweet black currants. There is dazzling palate persistence, tremendous texture, and full body, but the wine is neither heavy nor out of balance. The finish lasts for 45+ seconds. With thrilling density and richness yet good equilibrium, it will drink well for 10-15 years. "


October 2008

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Source: JJ Buckley
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...immensely impressive....a gorgeous nose of licorice, melted road tar, blackberry liqueur, and sweet black currants. There is dazzling palate persistence, tremendous texture, and full body, but the wine is neither heavy nor out of balance. The fini... Robert Parker. A Syrah wine from South Australia in Australia. 2002 Mr. Riggs Shiraz 750ml


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