2000 Oliver's Taranga Vineyard HJ Reserve Shiraz

This is the inaugural release of an Oliver’s Taranga Reserve wine. Carefully crafted from the very best parcels of old vine Shiraz, barrel selected and bottle aged – this wine was designed to be a testament to the memory of H.J. ‘Bert’ Oliver. Produced from 100% Shiraz and matured in 80% New French Oak, 20% New American Oak for a period of 24 months.This is a formidable wine and certainly one of the super stars of the 2000 vintage. In order to produce this wine, barrel and batch selection has taken place, ensuring a superlative result.

Opaque black crimson colour. Wonderful perfumed nose of violets, spice, cedar and blackcurrant. The palate explodes with sophisticated Shiraz flavours – beautifully integrated with oak. Flavours of cedar, spice, blackcurrant, violet infusions and blackberry fill the mouth. Perfect balance with a touch of earth emerging on the back palate. Very long aftertaste of ripe plum, cedar and spice.
Cellar 4-5 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

RATING: 98/100

VALUE: XXXXX/5