2004 Limestone Coast Shiraz

Tasting Notes

The 2004 Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz is a rich, crimson red with purple hues. The wine has lifted Shiraz aromas of fragrant herbs, dark plum, black cherry, liquorice and spice. The palate has refined flavors that are complex mix of dark berries, plum, black cherry and anise. Well-integrated flavors of salty liquorice, wood smoke and spice come from parcels of fruit matured for 15 months with new and seasoned French and American oak. Fine soft tannins and firm structure round out the palate.

Grape Source

The fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards in Padthaway and the famous Coonawarra region in South Australia. Dark, rich and full-bodied Shiraz fruit shows extra finesse, particularly when the vineyards are grown on the rich red soils that overlay the region's hard limestone rock.

Vinification

The individual parcels of fruit were harvested then fermented separately in rotary and static fermenters. The juice was gently moved over the skins to extract the rich colors and flavors. The wine was pressed off the skins and then racked into seasoned and new American and French oak for maturation prior to blending and bottling.

Winemaker

Andrew Hales

Cellaring

Excellent drinking now but will reward careful cellaring for up to 6 years.

Technical Details

Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.5
Acidity: 0.64 g/100ml
Harvest Date: March to April 2004

 

Ratings & Reviews

Wine Spectator (October 31, 2006)
The Values Guide: 100 Great Buys For $25 or Less

 

Wine Spectator (October 15, 2006)
"Lithe, with tangy acidity to balance the ripe blackberry and licorice flavors, which linger nicely as the finish picks up austere tannins. Drink with something meaty. Best from 2007 through 2012." - Harvey Steiman

 

Wine Spectator (October 5, 2006)
Daily Wine Pick $15 to $30

 

Bloomberg Markets (July 2007)
"Intense ripe plum and pepper flavors. A consistent smart buy." - Elin McCoy

 

All About Beer Magazine (The Truth About Celebrity Wines, May 2007)
"This Australian red is almost purple in color and gives off an almost olive-like nose. There are touches of dark skin fruits throughout this wine with a bit of spice in the finish" - Rick Lyke