2001 Armstrong Shiraz

Winemaker Tony Royal has had a very long involvement with all aspects of the Australian wine industry. In more recent years he has been involved with the importation of French oak barrels, as well as becoming involved with his family’s vineyard in Great Western. This wine has been matured for 21 months in French oak. Black purple colour with purple hue. Delightful lifted nose filled with the aroma of violets, blackberry and cedar, with just a hint of marzipan emerging. Excellent palate weight and mouthfeel supported by fine dry tannin structure. Very long flavours of plum, spice, cedar and liquorice allsorts emerge and lingers onto the aftertaste with black pepper characteristics persisting.
Cellar 5-8 years (2008-2011)
Alc/Vol: 13.0%

RATING: 94/100

VALUE: XXXX/5