- 94
- Reduced
2003 Tatiarra Caravan of Dreams Shiraz Pressings
(Tasted in 2004) Totally opaque black purple colour, with deep black purple hue. Superb nose - a wine of explosive power and concentration is expected. Powerful notes of violets, spice, blackberry, plums and vanilla fill the head. The palate explodes - a monumental statement of concentration, surpassing even last years formidable wine. Flavours of black pepper, ripe plums, spice, blackberry, violets, confectionary, vanilla and liquorice allsorts creates a totally encompassing wine. Fine dry tannins, with remarkable balance for a wine of such concentration. Extraordinary length and aftertaste.
Cellar 10-15 years.
Alc/Vol: 15.5%
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The 2003 Shiraz Pressings is among the finest Shiraz wines I have ever tasted from Heathcote. A brilliant effort cropped at 2.2 tons of fruit per acre, and aged 18 months in 90% French and 10% American oak, its opaque purple color is accompanied by a sweet, voluptuous mid-palate and a huge finish. This outstanding 2003 should age well for 10-15 years.
94-96 points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate #155