Ranked #3 of 73 2007 Shiraz from Barossa Valley
95/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Medium-full red-purple. Cherry and subtle mint, spicy and quite complex, red fruits, correct ripeness; has real charm and character. Very stylish, nuanced, complex, charming and delicious. This is shiraz of an entirely higher order than most of its brethren. Beautiful wine.
Tasted: 08/07/2010
Drink: N/A
The 2007 RWT Shiraz is 100% Barossa Valley Shiraz matured 13 months in French hogsheads, 71% new. Very deep garnet-purple colored, it presents youthfully mute aromas of warm blackberries, stewed plums, kirsch, cedar and cloves with an array of Indian spices opening out with air. In the full-bodied mouth it gives very firm, coarsely grained tannins, very crisp acid and good concentration, finishing long and chewy. It should be more open and approachable after a year or two in bottle, drinking to 2022+. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) December, 2010 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown