Hunter Valley, New South Wales ( Red)
Year
WOW Rating
%
2005
Attractive year with large crop, good results from many Shiraz.
Hold
2004
Large but inconsistent vintage. Note depth of colour before buying as some light wines. Best should age well for 5-7 years.
Drink or Hold
2003
Drought affected year with small yields and tight berries – not a keeper.
Drink
2002
Really consistent vintage, large volume, good ripe Cabernet and Shiraz
2001
Good vintage, with aging potential
90
2000
Magnificent long-aging wines
95
1999
A touch above average, will improve
89
1998
A beautifully balanced year, good structure
91
1997
Another good year for Shiraz
1996
Superb year, good aging potential
93
1995
Classic vintage for Shiraz
1994
Average vintage, mostly peaked
88
Last updated November 2005
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