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95
/ 100
James Halliday -
94
/ 100
Campbell Mattinson
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
1996
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"A wine with an immaculate pedigree and from a great vintage, guaranteed to age slowly and gracefully. Deep purple-red, there are cascades of concentrated dark berry, liquorice and chocolate fruit on the bouquet; the super-smooth, fruit-driven palate is stacked with rich fruit and soft tannins woven throughout"
- James Halliday
94 / 100
"In gorgeous shape. Like the 1991, but with more meat. Will be the pick in years to come. Cedar, cherries, almonds. Lovely."
- Campbell Mattinson
Tasting Notes
Today's Bin 28 is a multi-district blend, with the Barossa Valley always represented. Shiraz takes centre stage, with oak in support. The best vintages have remarkable longevity.
Medium deep red. Scented plum, blackberry, dark cherry, graphite, cedar aromas.
A richly concentrated and gorgeously seductive wine with mocha, plum, graphite flavours, underlying spicy notes and supple tannins. Finishes firm with plenty of flavour length. A great Bin 28. Still has a good cellaring future.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex