2002 Barossa Valley Shiraz

Produced from 100-year-old vines cropped at 3.75 tons of fruit per acre, the 2002 Shiraz possesses a modest (by Barossa standards) 13.3% alcohol. This full-bodied, layered, massive Shiraz boasts huge concentration as well as an inky/graphite-like character interwoven with smoky blackberry and cassis fruit. Still backward and primary, this rich 2002 requires another 1-2 years of bottle age. It should drink well for 15 years. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283