2005 Barossa Valley Shiraz
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The 2005 Shiraz includes 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged for 24 months in 70% new French and American oak. Purple colored, the nose exhibits notes of pain grille, spice box, scorched earth, mineral, and blueberry. On the palate it reveals a racy, elegant personality, a smooth-texture, spicy fruit, good depth, and a long finish. It will drink well over the next eight years. The owner/winemaker of Gibson Wines is Rob Gibson who left Penfolds to start his own winery. Importer: The Country Vintner; www.countryvintner.com.au
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Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
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The 2005 Shiraz includes 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged for 24 months in 70% new French and American oak. Purple colored, the nose exhibits notes of pain grille, spice box, scorched earth, mineral, and blueberry. On the palate it reveals a racy, elegant personality, a smooth-texture, spicy fruit, good depth, and a long finish. It will drink well over the next eight years. Feb 2009, www.robertparker.com