Ranked #86 of 104 2005 Shiraz from Barossa Valley
84/100
2.5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Tasted: 17/11/2007
Drink: N/A
96 Points Robert Parker
Deep garnet in color, the 2005 Amon-Ra displays aromas of pure black currant cordial, dark chocolate, violets and toast with a hint of raw meat and touch of Indian spices. Full-bodied with a taut and muscular frame defined by firm grainy tannins, it is still very youthful and offers fresh, crisp acid that retains nice vibrancy through the long finish. Drink it now until 2020+.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. February, 2013
93 Points James Halliday
Rich and voluptuous wine, with lots of soft mocha/vanilla influence on layers of soft, black fruits. Drink to 2020.
Source: James Halliday. October, 2006
Deep garnet in color, the 2005 Amon-Ra displays aromas of pure black currant cordial, dark chocolate, violets and toast with a hint of raw meat and touch of Indian spices. Full-bodied with a taut and muscular frame defined by firm grainy tannins, it is still very youthful and offers fresh, crisp acid that retains nice vibrancy through the long finish. Drink it now until 2020+. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) February, 2013 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown