Shirvington - Shiraz McLaren Vale 2002 (750ml) Barb

Shirvington - Shiraz McLaren Vale 2002 (750ml) BarbCritical Acclaim 99 points Wine Advocate The nearly perfect 2002 Shiraz is the stuff of legends. It is a 1,000 case cuve that has been completely fermented and aged in 100% new American oak. An inky purple color is accompanied by a remarkable bouquet of white flowers intermixed with melted licorice, blackberries, currants, figs, and espresso roast. Extremely full bodied, with extraordinary ripeness, opulence, and viscosity, yet very good acidity as

" and notes that this was the first vintage since those days in which this wine was done entirely in stainless steel

lentils or mushroom dishes

Enira Reserva ages on sediment for 16 months

Soil: Clay and sand

Bottles produced of this wine: 800

This wine shows a golden straw color with medium texture and a little extra heft from a hot vintage that you feel over the palate

It has great tannic grip and there's no question that this will age well

Aromas of very ripe red fruit and spice with toastiness

Supple and fruity

potpourri and citrus peel

Aromas of passionfruit

or the French term Dégorgement