Ranked #52 of 290 2005 Shiraz from Adelaide
93/100
4.5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Similar colour as the '04; dried-banana oak maturation-derived character is more obvious here. Florals and dried spices; nice wine, a bit more linear and lean than '04, and not as sweet/succulent. Still lovely. And very good potential. Best in 3-20+ years. A bit young to assess properly today.
Tasted: 06/04/2011
Drink: N/A
The 2005 Magill Estate Shiraz was barrel-fermented and spent 14 months in French and American oak. It delivers a super-expressive nose of smoked meat, game pencil lead, pepper, blueberry, and blackberry leading to an elegant Shiraz with superb depth and grip. This lengthy effort will provide pleasure through 2020. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) February, 2009 by Jay Miller