Penfolds Grange Shiraz 2000, South Australia

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish/ brick rim.

Nose of black currants, blueberries, black cherries, light earth, tobacco leaf, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, forest floor, mildew, black pepper and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, herbs, earth, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, eucalyptus, Indian spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 24 year old iconic wine from Australia is still drinking beautifully. Tasty and smooth with good structure and great complexity. A little bitter on the ending for me, though.

Feels like a 30 year old Left Bank Bordeaux. Might be a bit past its prime, but Interesting stuff nonetheless.

Robert Parker 93 points.

Needed 3 hours of airtime to open up properly.

It is delicious, but I expected more from it. Might just be this specific bottle. I’ve had a few different vintages of this great wine and it is always an experience.

Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak.

100% Shiraz grapes from Barossa  Valley were aged in American oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$400.

Torbreck Vintners Run Rig Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002, Australia

99 POINT WINE

Dark ruby in color with a very short reddish rim.

Sweet nose with lots of black fruits, cedar, vanilla and chocolates.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate, with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing black currants, plums, cedar, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco leaf, black pepper, barnyard, earth, light vegetables and pencil lead.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Extracted, bold and rich.

This 21-year-old is drinking beautifully now. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Robert Parker 99 points.

A good quality wine that very aged nicely. Fruit forward and elegant. Good stuff.

A blend of 97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier. Aged for 30 months in new French oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200.

Greenock Creek Vineyard & Cellars Roennfeldt Road Shiraz 1996, Australia

Here is a delicious 100 point wine from Australia.

Deep inky in color with a short brick rim. Not showing age much.

Strong sweet nose of black fruits with tobacco, raisins, dried fruits, oak, licorice, eucalyptus, light vinaigrette and peppercorn.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity.

Dry on and fruity on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, light vanilla, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, pencil lead, dark coffee and dark chocolates.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Shiraz from Barossa Valley. Rich and elegant, with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

A good quality wine that needs a couple of hours to open up properly.

This 27 year old is still drinking very nicely. Past its prime, but still very enjoyable.

Robert Parker 100 points.

Good by itself or with food. A good sipping wine.

100% Shiraz grapes were aged in American oak barrels for 3 years.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$300.

Possums Mclaren Vineyard Shiraz 2002, Mclaren Vale, Australia

This 21 years old Shiraz from Australia has seen better days. It is a few years over the hill, but still enjoyable.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black fruits with wood, earth, mildew, vinaigrette, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, peppercorn, chocolates, spices, wet leaves and herbs.

Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself.

Grapes were aged in American oak barrels for 18 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

Mollydooker Wines Velvet Glove Shiraz 2018, Australia

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, raisins, dried figs, alcohol, licorice, vanilla, cedar, cola, spices, milk chocolates, tobacco and peppercorn.

Full bodied, smooth and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.

On the palate black currants, cooked plums, sweet cherries, vanilla, spices, cedar, espresso, cola, light herbs, licorice, mocha and red chili pepper.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Shiraz from Australia. Big and bold, and somewhat sweet. Has a lot of acidity on the finish for all that fruit. Rich and extracted.

Very much “in your face” kind of wine, and not for the faint of heart. Feels very much like a Napa Syrah, with a teeth staining color.

Needs a couple hours to open up properly, which I didn’t have, as it finished too quickly.

Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly, and calm down a bit. Will be a 95+ wine in 10 years. Will age nicely in the next 15 years.

Wine Spectator 95 points. Robert Parker 96 points.

Good as a sipping wine, and good with food too. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats. I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

16% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$215.

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2018, South Australia

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing black currants, cooked plums, figs, spices, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs and peppercorn.

Nice finish with fine tannins and bitter herbs.

This is a very tasty Shiraz from Australia. Still young and will drink better in 5 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Big, extracted and rich, with mild complexity.

A nice sipping wine, and good with BBQ Meats too.

Robert Parker 93 points.

100% Shiraz grapes were aged in American oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30.

Starlight Ridge Shiraz 2017, South Eastern Australia

Purple in color with a light purplish rim and medium intensity.

Fruity nose with blueberries, black cherries, chocolates, spices, light earth and peppercorn.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with red and black fruits with light chocolate notes, tobacco and spices.

Tangy finish with soft tannins.

This is a nice and simple Shiraz from Australia. Easy drinking and good for parties.

A nice everyday red wine, fruit forward and simple.

This 4 year old is nicely balanced and spicy. Drink now.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

$20.

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Two Hands Wines Angels’ Share Shiraz 2013 Mclaren Vale, Australia

Dark purple in color with a short reddish/ brick rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, cooked plums, dried fruits, raisins, cedar, leather, light vanilla, tobacco, spice box, espresso, chocolates, spices, mocha, coke, graphite and peppercorn.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long lasting legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate, with blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cloves, cola, peppercorn and earth.

Long finish with round tannins and a touch of orange peel.

This 7 year old Australian Shiraz is drinking so nicely now. The alcohol is well integrated with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Rich and fruit forward. Chewy and enjoyable even by itself.

Wine Spectator 90 points.

Good right out of the bottle and shows more complexity after an hour of airtime.

A delicious wine with a teeth staining color. Loved smelling on it. Peaking now.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$30.

David Hickinbotham Paringa Shiraz 2007, Australia

Dark purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Smells fresh on the nose with blackberries, blueberries, black currants, cedar, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and coffee. Nice nose.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, licorice, cedar, vanilla, earth, peppercorn, leather, tar, tobacco, coffee, dark chocolates and graphite.

Short finish with no tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 12 year old Shiraz is showing nice complexity at this point. Spicy, tangy and easy drinking.

Good right out of the bottle and better after an hour of airtime.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.

I really enjoyed the nose here. Nice to try these aged Australian Shiraz.

14% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

Jasper Hill Vineyards Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz 2006, Australia

Dark ruby in color with a cloudy brick rim.

On the nose, currants, plums, light wood, vanilla, spices, wet leaves, forest floor, pencil lead, vinaigrette, leather and peppercorn.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, oak, red currants, vanilla, licorice, earth, eucalyptus, vinaigrette, leather, dark chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This is a very nice aged Shiraz from Australia. Not fully balanced anymore, but showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.

Showing a nice tangy ending, which would pair well with food.

Interesting and enjoyable, although this was probably better a couple of years ago.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Thank you, Scott for sharing.

I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.

15% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$75.