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92
/ 100
Huon Hooke
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
1997
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
92 / 100"Cedar, dried banana bouquet - from oak? Some dusty earthy and spicy aromas. Palate firm and tight, lots of tannin but fine ripe tannin. Lovely wine: this is a surprise packet. Very good balance and sweet fruit, a hint of raisin and prune; lovely drinking."
- Huon Hooke
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