1999 Dominion Wines Alexander Park Reserve Shiraz

An outstanding example from Dominion wines. The wine was made from low yielding vines, fermented in small open fermenters, hand plugged and matured in 80% French, 20% American oak. Very deep crimson colour, almost opaque. Excellent aromas of mint, spice and blackberry followed by spicy cinnamon and black pepper end notes. On the palate, flavours of liquorice, mint and spice, with background flavours of cinnamon, black pepper and inky plum. Fine dry tannin structure. Perfect balance, with very long inky plum, black pepper and iodine aftertaste.Cellar 4-5 years.

RATNIG: 93/100

VALUE: XXXX/5

Retasted: March 2002
Very deep crimson black colour. Aroma of spice, earth, blackberry and truffle. On the palate flavours of spice, plum, earth and truffle. Velvet smooth tannins. Excellent weight – a little old fashioned. Aftertaste earth, leather and truffle.
Cellar 3-4 years (2005-2006).
Alc/vol 13.5%

RATING: 90/100

VALUE: XXX/5