2001 Gemtree Vineyards Uncut Shiraz

Opaque purple crimson colour. Generous nose with lifted notes of ripe plum, spice and blackberry. The palate displays classic big joosy McLaren Vale ripe fruit flavours. Blackberry, liquorice and spice – mouthfilling. Fine grained tannins, perfect balance, followed by liquorice, plum aftertaste.
Cellar 4-5 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

RATING: 93/100

VALUE: XXXX/5

First Tasted: March 2003
A well made elegant McLaren Vale Shiraz. Very deep crimson colour with crimson hue. Lifted nose with blackberry and blackpepper top notes, followed by a hint of violets. The tannin structure is velvet smooth and is supported by flavours of plum, spice and blackpepper. Very good length, followed by a long blackpepper aftertaste.
Cellar 2-3 years (2004-2005)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
RATING: 92
VALUE: XXXX