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2002 The Colonial Estate Shiraz Exile Barossa Valley
| Vineyard: | The Colonial Estate |
| Price: | $162.99- $189.99 |
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| Varietal: | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Style: | Red Wine |
| Region: | Australia > South Australia > Adelaide > Barossa > Barossa Valley |
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| Drink By: | 2013 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Produced from a dry-farmed, single vineyard of old vine Shiraz (some of which are 120 years old), the stunning, inky/purple-tinged 2002 Shiraz Exile was aged in 100% new French oak. A sweet nose of black fruits, flowers, melted licorice, and espresso roast precedes a wine of amazing concentration, compelling intensity, and a tremendous finish of more than 60 seconds. Although expensive, readers must take into consideration the age of the vines as well as the limited production. This exquisite Sh...
Expert Reviews
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International Wine CellarBright medium ruby. Deeply pitched aromas of black cherry, chocolate, mocha and woodsmoke. Thick, superconcentrated and dense; fatter than the Emigre but less vibrant, with lower-toned, somewhat saline flavors of berries, chocolate, and nut skin. Finishes thick, nutty and very long, with building tannins. A more massive wine than the Emigre, but I preferred the Emigre. This is the first release for both of these wines, which are made using French methods, and French oak, by Jonathan Maltus and h...
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Wine Advocate
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Robert Parker
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Wine Spectator
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Vintage ChartRating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Barossa: 95 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
