Greenock Creek

Alices Shiraz

9.166 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
LM Segal

Still outstanding in all respects and fully resolved. Wonderful.

Still outstanding in all respects and fully resolved. Wonderful.

May 29th, 2022
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

Tasted here in 2017. We primarily tasted their 2011 as they were sold out of all of their good to great wines. Their 11’s were astringent & green. Not a good experience.

This is stunning w/ Allen Brother’s Filets. Less fatty more dry beef cut (when you compare it to their Ribcap) meets juicy, elegant, fruit forward wine at its peak. The pepper & peeper marry well.

Tasted here in 2017. We primarily tasted their 2011 as they were sold out of all of their good to great wines. Their 11’s were astringent & green. Not a good experience.

This is stunning w/ Allen Brother’s Filets. Less fatty more dry beef cut (when you compare it to their Ribcap) meets juicy, elegant, fruit forward wine at its peak. The pepper & peeper marry well.

May 9th, 2021
Michael Andersen

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Strong black olive on the nose. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black cherries/licorice, slightly bitty minerality, dry crushed rocks, withering violets, pink & red roses, medium spices and nice acidity

Strong black olive on the nose. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black cherries/licorice, slightly bitty minerality, dry crushed rocks, withering violets, pink & red roses, medium spices and nice acidity

Apr 6th, 2017
Brad Donaldson

Beautiful Magnum. Drinking very well

Beautiful Magnum. Drinking very well

Sep 22nd, 2015
Lev Donkovtsev

Темно-рубиновый цвет. Фрукты и минерал выдает первый нос, нотки ванили, древесины, инжира. Полнотелое, раскошное, Черные сладкие фрукты и ягоды во вкусе, спиртовая колкость на языке. Мясо, спагетти, сыр дополнят полноту ощущений.

Темно-рубиновый цвет. Фрукты и минерал выдает первый нос, нотки ванили, древесины, инжира. Полнотелое, раскошное, Черные сладкие фрукты и ягоды во вкусе, спиртовая колкость на языке. Мясо, спагетти, сыр дополнят полноту ощущений.

Aug 22nd, 2023
Marc Melser

We had the 2014 Vintage on 5/9-10/21. This is a full bodied, fruit forward wine. Tannins were all smoothed out. There were tastes of blackberry, plum, chocolate, cassis, and licorice on the bouquet and palate. A good wine

We had the 2014 Vintage on 5/9-10/21. This is a full bodied, fruit forward wine. Tannins were all smoothed out. There were tastes of blackberry, plum, chocolate, cassis, and licorice on the bouquet and palate. A good wine

May 9th, 2021
Rory Parness

One of my fave shiraz

One of my fave shiraz

Aug 21st, 2017
LM Segal

Amazing ability to hide 17.5% ABV, it's not a sweet wine but was perfect with dessert and cheese. P&P, so never really spread its wings, but this is distinctive stuff. No heat on the nose (scorched earth, leather). Lots going on - liquorice, compote, kirsch. Some heat at the back of the palate, but not detracting from overall excellence.

Amazing ability to hide 17.5% ABV, it's not a sweet wine but was perfect with dessert and cheese. P&P, so never really spread its wings, but this is distinctive stuff. No heat on the nose (scorched earth, leather). Lots going on - liquorice, compote, kirsch. Some heat at the back of the palate, but not detracting from overall excellence.

Feb 19th, 2016
Rose Alvarado

This is a fine wine. That first taste is amazing! So is the second. Opened this for a birthday celebration -- great choice!! Happy birthday, Mike!

This is a fine wine. That first taste is amazing! So is the second. Opened this for a birthday celebration -- great choice!! Happy birthday, Mike!

Aug 28th, 2015