2001 Wild Duck Creek Estate Shiraz Springflat
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Scented, refined nose promises well but then seering acidity hits the palate. The tannins are starting to melt but they’re still there in some concentration. Pretty chewy still and a slight lack of fruit on the mid palate. (JR)
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The 2001 Shiraz (Unnamed) is absurdly priced at $1,200 a magnum, but it is essentially one barrel of super-duper, concentrated Duck Muck. Neither port-like nor over-ripe, it is a super-concentrated, pure, intense Shiraz. However, the pricing makes no sense to me, but since there are only 200 magnums for the world, I expect the Duck can get away with it. It should last for 10-20 years. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283
Broodingly backward, young, and tight is the 2001 Shiraz Springflat. Its opaque ruby/purple color is accompanied by copious aromas of new oak, black currants, cherries, and a hint of underbrush as well as mint in the background. Full-bodied and chewy, but backward, it requires additional bottle age. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283