2001 Barossa Valley Estate E & E Black Pepper Shiraz
Vineyard: Barossa Valley
Price: $59.00- $79.99
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Varietal: Shiraz
Style: Red
Region: Australia > South Australia > Adelaide > Barossa
Other Vintages: 2005 2003 2000 1999 1993
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Barossa’s cooperative sets aside its best old vineyards for their high-end wine, and it’s almost always among the best in Australia. This one is typically dense, dark and powerful, a mighty mouthful of black pepper–scented black cherry, stewed plum and licorice flavors that echo beautifully on the long, fine-grained finish."-Wine Spectator Opaque red-purple. Abundance of lifted ripe red and black berries, vanillin, spices and pepper. Palate: Firm structure, exceptional length with firm, fine gr...
Expert Reviews
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  • Wine & Spirits
    Colour showing some maturity. Nose packed with cherry, spice and black pepper. Followed by coffee and chocolate. Rich, full mouth has layers of fruit and spicy flavours. Good balance. Firm, but supple tannins. Long finish
  • International Wine Cellar
    Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Jul-05
  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 21 notes)
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 12/31/04
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Barossa: 95 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>