Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 155 on Oct-04

Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 119 notes)

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Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 115, July/August 2004 ($40) Deep medium ruby. Slightly roasted aromas of blackberry and meat. Thick and sweet on...

"The 2003 Shiraz 9 is a flamboyant, opaque purple-colored, full-bodied effort revealing notes of espresso roast, chocolate, smoked meats, and toasty American oak. Fleshy, full-throttle, pure, and intensely concentrated, it is a classic South Australian Shiraz to enjoy during its first 7-8 years of life."

The 2006 Shiraz 9 was tasted from a barrel sample. It has been barrel-fermented in new French and American oak barriques and hogsheads where it has been aging for 14 months (with another 2 months to go prior to bottling). It delivers an alluring bouquet of pain grille, smoke, mocha, espresso, and blue fruits. This is followed by a full-bodied, personality-filled Shiraz with blueberry, blackberry liqueur, licorice, and a hint of chocolate emerging on the palate. Opulent, sweet, and lengthy, it will evolve for several years but can be enjoyed now and over the next 12-15 years.