2000 Reserve Shiraz
Tasting Notes
The 2000 Greg Norman Estates Reserve Shiraz is a youthful crimson red in color with vibrant purple hues. Opulent aromas of ripe berry fruit, typical of a great Padthaway Shiraz, are present on the nose along with light, spicy, cedary oak. The intense, rich palate displays blackberry, mocha, dark chocolate and sweet spice flavors. This wine has a supple, mouth-filling texture and a long, lingering finish. The firm tannin structure gives the wine exceptional aging potential for up to 10 years.
Grape Source
The fruit for this wine was sourced from select vineyards in the Padthaway region of South Australia. The 2000 vintage was outstanding due to warm climate conditions that produced fruit of exceptionally high quality and intense varietal character.
Vinification
After crushing, the fruit was fermented for 7 days in small vinomatics, which are fermenters that rotate like concrete mixers to fully extract color and soften the tannins. The initial fermentation temperature of 32*C was reduced to 22*C for the next 7 days. The wine was double racked back into the same barrels for ageing. After barrel maturation, Senior Red Winemaker, Andrew Hales, individually assessed each barrel to ensure only the best lots of wine were selected for the final blend.
Winemaker
Andrew Hales
Cellaring
Excellent drinking now but will reward careful cellaring for up to 10 years.
Technical Details
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.38
Acidity: 0.72 g/100ml
Residual Sugar: 2.6g/L
Ratings & Reviews
Wine Advocate (August 15, 2003)
"Displays a classy nose of vanilla, black cherries, cassis, and obvious wood. It is medium to full-bodied and nicely structured, with good sweetness, flesh and purity." - Robert M. Parker
Wine Spectator (September 30, 2005)
"Rich and generous, a lively mouthful of peppery blueberry, plum and creamy oak flavors that linger effortlessly on the velvety finish."
Wine Enthusiast (December 1, 2005)
"The wine is dominated by a nutty, amaretto or liqueurish note, with tangy oak on the finish. There's firm plum fruit and a piquant sweet-tartness that grabs on midpalate, though, that's quite nice." - Daryna Tobey
Wine & Spirits (October 2005)
"This wine's lean cherry fruit and sandy tannins are balanced by a sweet close of oak. The freshness of the fruit manages to shine through."
Wine News (Oct/Nov 2005)
"Big, pungent aromas of fig, fruitcake spice and tar. A molasses-like sweetness marks flavors of plum, black earth and ample oak. Long, warm close."
Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine (Reds, Whites and Greens: Player/Vintners, March 2007)
"Potent blackberry jam on the nose and lots of juicy blackberry fruit ending on a black-coffee note. Powerhouse Shiraz. Impressive stuff." - Ray Isle & Rex Pickett
Observer (Drinking With the Shark, November 2006)
"Dark, deeply intense, multi-faceted flavors, aromas and heavily berried fruits linger on the palate, bringing some chocolate and spice to the equation." - Phillip Silverstone
SB Magazine (Shirazes for Your Next Shopping List, April 2006)
"What was most surprising to us when we gathered the rankings was that everyone agreed on the best and weakest wines in the tasting. Greg Norman Padthaway Reserve Shiraz, the top ranked wine, was hugely popular. Everyone loved the rich ripe fruit aroma with hints of black licorice and chocolate mint. Many of the tasters also remarked on the long finish of this wine." - Johnette McCrery & Richard Wright
Michael Franz (November 22, 2005)
"This is a pretty remarkable wine, as it is dense and flavorful. Seriously concentrated and intense, it is also formidably fortified with oak. This wine has no intention of sitting still for you to study. It doesn't conform to anyone's notion of sophistication or gentility, but those looking for a wild ride won't be disappointed."
