1998 Bannockburn Shiraz

Garry Farr produced this wine from fruit sourced from many 'mates' in the Australian wine industry - the reason he had to do that was because a hail storm cut through the Bannockburn Vineyard and destroyed his crop.

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Deep dark red, slightly cloudy colour with a dark brick red hue. Showing impressive intensity Initial aromas of fennel, clove, plum and liquorice are overlaid by leathery notes with hints of smoky cedar, earth and spice following on. Elegant and very supple the palate still possesses ample richness with flavours of spiced plums, liquorice, fennel, smoky oak, leather and spice. Very savoury finish with the tannins having a satin like feel. Has fantastic length and exhibits a classic power without weight character. Concludes with a long aftertaste of plum, fennel, liquorice, leather, smoky oak and spice. For those that like their reds fully mature this represents great drinking now.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews...
Hopefully, a never-to-be-repeated wine, made from grapes grown throughout Victoria and South Australia in the aftermath of hail devastation of the estate vineyards. Wonderfully aromatic and fragrant, with a seamless flow of cherry plum and spice through the bouquet and the supple palate. Impeccable. Drink by 2020. 
97 points
James Halliday Oct 06 2000