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2005 Greenock Creek Alice's Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen
Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2011-2012)
ABV: 17.5%
Closure: Cork

Mollydooker winemaker Sparky Marquis declares that his wines make people go wow! – Well this wine is a double or triple WOW! A total saturate of colour – totally black and with paint like cling to the glass. Superb aroma of liquorice, dark chocolate, mocha, vanilla and spice. The palate is an explosion of flavour – liquorice, spice, black pepper and vanilla are perfectly balanced, and overlaid with black and white pepper. Exceptionally long aftertaste of vanilla, plum and liquorice.
Cellar 3-4 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 17.5%

Other Reviews....
Greenock Creek Vineyard & Cellars, owned by Michael and Annabelle Waugh, remains one of South Australia’s iconic wineries. Start with a great terroir, add in old vine material and meticulous winemaking, and end with extraordinary results.

The 2005 Alice’s Shiraz spent 28 months in seasoned American oak hogsheads. Aromas of smoke, asphalt, meat, game, truffle, and blueberry soar from the glass. On the palate this full-bodied Shiraz is velvety-textured, layered, spicy, and richly fruity. While not quite as riveting as the 2004 edition, it has enough structure to evolve for several years and should drink well through 2025.
96 points
Dr Jay Miller - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate