"The stunning 2002 Bishop (100% Shiraz from 40- to 80-year-old vines) was aged 16 months in primarily old American hogsheads (300-500 liter barrels). This is a superb example of Barossa Shiraz, combining power and concentration with a sense of balance and symmetry. Dense purple-colored with a gorgeous nose of sweet cassis intertwined with new saddle leather, spice box, and licorice, this full-bodied, unctuously-textured effort boasts tremendous intensity, good tannic structure, decent acidity, an...

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Jul-05

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 155 on Oct-04

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/05