88 Points Robert Parker
The 2005 Shiraz spent two years in 50% new oak, equal parts French and American. Yields were a modest 2 tons per acre. The wine is crimson-colored with an attractive perfume of espresso, mocha, and blackberry. Medium to full-bodied, on the palate the wine narrows slightly although the fruit is ripe and sweet. With a few years in the bottle, it may well round out and my score will then appear conservative.
Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) by Jay S Miller. January, 2007
The 2005 Shiraz spent two years in 50% new oak, equal parts French and American. Yields were a modest 2 tons per acre. The wine is crimson-colored with an attractive perfume of espresso, mocha, and blackberry. Medium to full-bodied, on the palate the wine narrows slightly although the fruit is ripe and sweet. With a few years in the bottle, it may well round out and my score will then appear conservative. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) October, 2007 by Jay Miller