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Tasting notes
Score 85+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jul 2004

(from a 1904 planting and aged in French oak) Deep ruby-red. Oaky aromas of black fruits, mocha, licorice and fresh herbs, with an oxidative nut skin element. Then tightly wound and a bit green, showing less sweetness than the basic 2002 shiraz Today the wine's fruit flavors seem crushed by oak. Finishes with drying, somewhat tough tannins. Appears to have been a difficult vintage for this bottling.

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

91
91/100

Robert Parker

85
85+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Drink 2002-2017, Robert Parker, Oct 2002

The old vine Shiraz cuvee, The Aberfeldy, is fashioned from a vineyard planted in 1904. The 2000 displays an opaque purple color, dense, sweet, blackberry and currant fruit, camphor, licorice, earthy, and toasty oak notes. Full-bodied, with abundant fruit, a supple texture, and showy personality, it will drink well for 10-15 years. Importer: Ted Schrauth, Old Vines Australia, imported by Epic Wines, Santa Cruz, CA, tel. (831) 689-9080; Commonwealth Wines, Mansfield, MA, tel. (508) 261-9300; and Domaine Select, New York, NY, tel. (212) 279-0799

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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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