2005 Glaymond Distinction Shiraz

Opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue. The nose is a hedonist's delight, virtually eliminating the need to taste. Everything is happening here – violet top note, followed by plum, liquorice all sorts, vanilla, spice and confectionary. A sniffer’s paradise. The palate is a concentrate of flavour – mouthfilling, elegant yet forceful showing excellent length and depth. Concentrated layers of vanilla, spice, violet infusions and confectionary, supported by velvet tannins creating an exceptionally long persistence of flavour that lasts minutes with vanilla, plum, confectionary and spice on the aftertaste.
Cellar 4-5 years (2013-2014)
Alc/Vol: 15.0%

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Other reviews... The 2005 Shiraz “Distinction” was sourced from 53-year-old vines and was aged in French oak for 24 months. It has an enticing perfume of pencil lead, scorched earth, smoke, blueberry, and blackberry. On the palate it is tightly wound but oozing with fruit. It demands a decade of cellaring and should drink well through 2035. Congratulations to young Mr. Tscharke...!
97 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate # 173, Oct 2007.