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.