Dave

10

This is Wirra Wirra Shiraz "Vineyard Series", McLaren Vale, Australia, vintage 1994.

This wine is so good, they should figure out a way to bottle it. It's the best wine I've had in a few years, and I give it a 10! It's just perfect.

The wax seal was fun, and my ah-so opener did a fine job with the cork. Upon opening, this Shiraz presented strong meaty and sweaty notes.
The color is a beautiful pale purple.
This is so soft and luxurious on the tongue, with bright red fruit prominent. A little bit of tartness, so I'll say strawberries and cranberries. Any secondary flavors (leather, spice, smoked meats) take a back seat to the fruit. The slightest tannins on the finish, but so slight and soft.
Patience paid off, this wine is perfect at 31 years. I would not want to let it rest any longer.
The fine print from the back label:
This Shiraz was sourced from the Jones Block vineyard by grower David Paxton and produced by winemaker Ben Riggs. Aged in American and French oak barriques until its release in 1998. 168 dozen bottles made.
A simple label holding a spectacular wine!
Listening to Thelonious Monk.
I wish I could share this with my Delectable buddies, tagged below ❤️ — 10 months ago

with Norman, Tom and 3 others

Devin B

9.2

Lots of dark berries on front, with a tiny bit of spice.... and leather on the nose! Yum — 6 years ago

Lye Hock Tan

9.1

2017 vintage. Opened on 6th Feb 2020. Very fragrant floral note. Sweet nose. Apple with orange. Chocolate with vanilla. Low acidity. Smooth. Long finish. — 6 years ago

Sharon Walker

9.0

Plum and red berries with hint of chocolate and spice. — 8 years ago

Василий Куртц

9.1

Интеллигентное вино.
Эвкалиптово- перечный нос, ширазные фрукты и ягоды, немного бочка, в развитии лак.
На вкус ну очень складное. Несладкое, некислое, умеренное телом, аккуратное танинами, сооочное, солоноватое, вкусное. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Jammy; blackberries blueberries, black cherries, dark chocolate and burnt ambers on the nose. Palate of; blackberries, dark cassis, black cherries, tar, black licorice, dry dark florals, fresh violets, raspberry cola, high acidity, black rich earth, medium leather, crushed dry rocks, dry stones, spices, nutmeg & clove. Big rich finish. Photo of one of their private tasting rooms. — 9 years ago

Robert Swart

8.9

Light bodied. Strong flavor of stone fruit with pit, a little lemon, and a little salinity. — 4 years ago

George Hesse

9.0

This is another blend. But this time it’s Cab, Syrah and Mourvèdre. — 5 years ago

Willem Booij

9.5

50 cases of this Scarce Earth Project being made, 100% Shiraz from 50years old vines. Delicate and still dark fruit nose with herbs like eucalyptus and some menthol/chocolate. Delicious drinking right now, fresh and clean. Bitter chocolate and ripe cherry. Great stuff! 😋 — 5 years ago

Tania Vetluzhskikh

8.9

Tasted in 2020 — 6 years ago

Gillett Johnson

9.1

Out of sight. Move over Yarra Valley. — 8 years ago

with Dawn

Scott Rowe

9.4

BRONZE
Now owned by Wirra Wirra but Stephen still turning out his magic.
Amazing wine. — 9 years ago

Nick Rugen

8.9

Super low alcohol, frizzante with fresh lychee and grapes nose. Creamy and fresh strawberry on the palate with great acidity. Perfect for brunch or add gin for a lovely cocktail. — 9 years ago

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.9

Roses , Turkish delight . Good balance a really nice Grenache — 5 years ago

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.9

Such value ! Lemon , grapefruit , with good length — 5 years ago

Pamela Taylor

9.0

Easy drinking Sauv Blanc — 5 years ago

Leon H

8.9

Elegant, juicy, smooth, hint of spice, very good value at under £10. — 6 years ago

Gillett Johnson

9.6

Off the hook. With Danny Keefe — 8 years ago

with Dawn

Stuart Gregor

9.5

Wow we I love it. Sally not so much — 9 years ago

Andy Tam

9.0

Unique wild yeast from grape for fermentation chalky oak dry pungent tasteless — 9 years ago