1998 Shiraz Old Bastard
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Score 93/100 · James Suckling, Jun 2021
Shows rich leather and spice, as well as earthy elements and a red-plum and blackberry edge. Some tarry notes, too, together with notes of vegemite and charcuterie. The palate has a rich and concentrated feel with intense, pure blackberries and plenty of tannin on offer. Sitting fresh and very composed on the palate. Very open. Drink now.
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88
88/100
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83
83/100
Robert Parker
93
93/100
James Suckling
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83 points
Robert Parker
Score 83/100 · Robert Parker, Jun 2009
One of the handful of major disappointments in the tasting, I loved this wine early on, but this bottle (I did not bring any back-up bottles) seemed flaccid and fully mature with the color showing considerable pink bordering on amber at the edge. Loosely knit with overripe fig and plum notes as well as a quickly fading finish, this was disappointing.
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Kaesler
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