Ranked #13 of 20 1995 Shiraz from South Australia
89/100
3.5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Black olive; slightly burnt rubbery. Very tannic and grippy. This is hugely firm and tannic. Still, the flavours are very good and it should have a good future.
Tasted: 28/09/2007
Drink: N/A
92 Points Robert Parker
An impressive Grange that may ultimately prove to be underrated, like many wines from this vintage, the 1995, a blend of 94% Shiraz and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibits a saturated plum/purple color and a sweet blackberry liqueur nose intermixed with cassis, licorice, and new oak. The wine is textured, jammy, full-bodied, with impressive levels of extract, glycerin, and black fruit flavors. It is long, ripe, with unobtrusive acidity and tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Robert M. Parker, Jr. February, 2002
95 Points James Halliday
In the manner of all great stayers, has picked up pace markedly over the past year. Deeply coloured, ripe cherry, spice, vanilla and a hint of licorice rumble through the bouquet; the palate is powerful and sustained by sweet tannins, the plum and black cherry fruit providing the core for the future.the bouquet is Drink to 2020.
Source: James Halliday. October, 2000
An impressive Grange that may ultimately prove to be underrated, like many wines from this vintage, the 1995, a blend of 94% Shiraz and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibits a saturated plum/purple color and a sweet blackberry liqueur nose intermixed with cassis, licorice, and new oak. The wine is textured, jammy, full-bodied, with impressive levels of extract, glycerin, and black fruit flavors. It is long, ripe, with unobtrusive acidity and tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018.Source: Robert Parker (eRobertParker.com) February, 2002 by Robert Parker