2000 Limestone Coast Shiraz
Tasting Notes
The 2000 Greg Norman Estates Shiraz is deep vibrant red with purple hues. The complex bouquet is made up of dark berry, plums and black cherry with a hint of vanillan and spice. The palate shows an excellent depth of flavour, abundant rich dark berry fruit and spicy well balanced oak. With an almost seamless structure, the wine's intense flavours are supported by supple fine grain tannins, providing a long rewarding finish.
Grape Source
The fruit for this wine was sourced from premium vineyards within the Limestone Coast, with the majority coming from the Coonawarra and Padthaway regions. Vineyard management aims to control vine vigour, and produce low yields of intensely flavoured fruit. The 2000 vintage conditions were mild to warm during the ripening period, ensuring development of berries with excellent colour and optimum flavour.
Vinification
The Limestone Coast Shiraz was fermented in both small 4 tonne open fermenters and 35 tonne Roto fermenters. Selected wine parcels then received extended maceration to enhance palate weight and tannin structure. The outstanding parcels were pressed off skins and finished fermentation in fine grained medium toasted oak barrels. Maturation for up to 20 months was in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barrels.
Suggested Food Pairing
Chargrilled eye fillet steak.
Technical Details
Bottling Date: April 2002
pH: 3.3
Acidity: 6.8g/L
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 1.2g/L
Harvest Date: March - April 2000
Ratings & Reviews
Wine Spectator (August 31, 2003)
"Bright and generous, a lively red with herbal edge to the juicy blackberry and pepper flavors, echoing nicely on the tart finish."
The Wine News (October/November 2003)
"Intriguing aromas of candied fruit, date, rum cake and wintergreen. Briary flavors of black plum, espresso, cedar and maple. Raspberry and smoke emerge in the finish."
Food & Wine (August 2003)
"Recommended. A strong flavored wine with good acidity and fruit will complement the Indian flavors in the Indian flavors in the lamb's spice rub. Look for this spicy, juicy Shiraz that isn't too heavy."
USA Today (Down Under Wines Bubble Over, July 12, 2002)
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Decanter (The 50 Best Reds, November 2003)
"Good quality, spicy fruit blackberry bouquet. Vibrant fruit, well made, good length." - Tom Marquardt & Patrick Darr
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (May 21, 2003)
"Excellent. Has enticing fruit, spice and vanilla aromas that lead to concentrated plum, black cherry, currant, raspberry, spice and vanilla-oak flavors. This splendid dinner wine has supple tannins and a persistent finish." - Robert Neralich
Daily Herald (May 14, 2003)
"Exuberant, fresh-picked cherry flavors, firm but supple tannin and endless finish."
Tribune-Review (PA) (June 11, 2003)
"Recommended. Grilling season is a great time to break out spicy reds such as this tasty Shiraz... The wine has a deep purple color and aromas of berries and black pepper followed by tasty, fruity flavors of berries and spice. The soft tannins and fruity finish are well-balanced." - David DeSimone
Sun-Sentinel (Wine of the Week, November 13, 2003)
"A rich, dark berry red with a long finish. If you haven't discovered the pleasures of an Aussie Shiraz, here is a great place to begin." - Bob Hosmon
Bowie Blade-News (MD) (May 1, 2003)
"Good Value. Big, bold flavors of ripe plums and blackberries with nice spice oak. " - Tom Marquardt & Patrick Dar
Livonia Observer (Picks of the Week, July 3, 2003)
"Awesome Wine." - Ray & Eleanor Heald
Colorado Wine News (July/September 2003)
"It has a very light bouquet of raspberry and milk chocolate. Its smooth, round raspberry flavors finish medium-broad and truncated."
San Francisco Chronicle (November 27, 2003)
"Recommended Thanksgiving Wine. For those seeking bolder red wines... juicy yet structured." - Linda Murphy
