1998 Blue Pyrenees Estate Reserve Dry Red

Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. As in the past, fruit has been sourced from 24 different blocks which make up the Blue Pyrenees Estate, and this is done in order to achieve maximum complexity in the finished wine.Opaque crimson mauve colour. The nose is a little restrained at first and reflects the generally tight knit structure of the wine. A very refined palate displaying flavours of blackcurrant, spice with plum and marzipan emerging. Fine grained tannins with excellent flavour persistence. Cellar 5-8 years.

RATING: 88/100

VALUE: XXXX/5

Retasted: October 2000

A restrained style that needs to be cellared for 5-8 years. Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. Deep crimson colour with mauve edges. Aroma of chocolate, spice, cedar, blackcurrant and liquorice allsorts, followed by a marzipan end note. Classic Bordeaux palate structure. Flavours of blackcurrant, spice and cedar with hints of vanilla and stewed fruit. Perfect balance, fine grained tannins, with long aftertaste of cedar, blackcurrant and stewed fruits.

RATING: 88/100

VALUE: XXXX/5