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2000 Gibson's Australian Old Vine Collection Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen
Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2006-2007)
ABV: 14%
Closure: Cork

This tiny property is located amongst the urban landscape of Langmel. The grandfather vines were planted in the mid 1800’s and are amongst the oldest in Australia. Today this national treasure is nurtured by the Lindner and Sphr families, and thanks to its isolated suburban location, it remains disease free. Rob Gibson was the Penfolds Grange viticulturist for many years and was responsible for identifying top growers as sources of fruit for Penfolds Grange, St.Henri, Bin 389 and other top Penfolds brands. Gibson also owns the Wilfreda vineyard, which was a source of Grange fruit in the 1980’s. This fruit goes into his Barossa Vale Shiraz, which is a snap at the $30 price tag. The 2000 Old Vines Collection is an outstanding follow up to the 1999.

Tasting Note: Very deep crimson black colour with deep crimson hue. The nose displays layers of complexity which are also transferred onto the palate. Aroma of chocolate, plum, vanilla and liquorice allsorts infused with blackpepper. Mouthfilling palate, with layers of vanilla, plum and spice, counterpointed by subtle toasted oak and blackpepper. A refined, structured palate, perfectly balanced, with fine grained tannins and a very long aftertaste of spice, plum and blackpepper.
Cellar 4-5 years (2006-2007)
Alc/Vol: 14.0%