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Single Vineyard Shiraz 2010McLaren Vale, Shiraz (100%)

992 P2 PointsointsJJames Hallidaames HallidayyAustralian Wine Companion, 2014 EditionThe vines were planted in 1916 on thenorthern side of the family homestead, thesoil a mix of clay, sand and loam on a base oflimestone and clay. Deeply coloured, it is asyet very confronting on the bouquet, then ablockbuster palate with strong black fruitswhich are more savoury than any of theother wines in the group, and will be verylong-lived. Needs time, drink to 2040; 14%alc; screwcap.

93 P93 PointsointsLisLisa Pa Peroerottti-Broti-BrownwnRobert Parker's Wine Advocate,

93 P93 PointsointsJJosh Raosh RaynoldsynoldsStephen Tanzer's International Wine CellarInky purple. Black and blue fruits on theintensely perfumed nose, with suave floraland incense notes adding complexity. Plushand expansive, with excellent depth and norough edges to its cherry-cola andboysenberry flavors. Shows excellent clarityand power, finishing sweet, spicy and verylong.

ExcepExceptional Ptional PointsointsFFredric Kredric Koeppeloeppelbiggerthanyourhead.com96-year-old vines. Plot is 2.2 hectares (5.6acres), clay, sand and loam on limestone andclay. Dark ruby colour, almost ebony;piercing minerality and swingeing tannins;leather, briers and brambles; intense core ofgraphite, potpourri, violets and bitterchocolate; spiced and macerated red andblack fruit, notes of black tea, vanilla andcloves; tremendous presence, tone andresonance. Try 2016 or '17 through 2025 to'28. Exceptional.

Nick StockNick StockAustralian Gourmet Traveller WinePlenty of Eastern spice amid a strikinglycomposed and compact palate structure, thishas oodles of flesh served in beautifullayered form.

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