Ranked #22 of 114 2006 Shiraz from Barossa Valley
93/100
4.5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Deep ruby to brick colour. Coffee, fruitcake, earthy, toasty, smoky and creosote aromas; full-bodied, smoothly-textured and slightly alcohol-warm on the finish and aftertaste. Very good in a bigger style. Drinking at its peak at 15 years.
Tasted: 28/04/2021
Drink: 2021 to 2026
96 Points Robert Parker
The flagship 2006 Old Bastard Shiraz was sourced from a 114-year-old vineyard and aged for 19 months in new and one year French oak. It exhibits an expressive nose of toasty oak, earth notes, and wild blueberry followed by a thick, dense, super-rich, opulent Shiraz with tons of savory fruit, spice notes, and impeccable balance. This exceptionally lengthy wine will have a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2028.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Jay S Miller. February, 2009