Marquis Philips

Integrity Shiraz

9.329 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, 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
Aaron Means

And they say big ass Shiraz can't age. This was still delicious. A tiny bit medicinal (might be mistaken for dry Herbality) but very fruity with loads of menthol. No heat.

And they say big ass Shiraz can't age. This was still delicious. A tiny bit medicinal (might be mistaken for dry Herbality) but very fruity with loads of menthol. No heat.

Aug 13th, 2017
Timothy

Timothy had this 2 years ago

Timothy had this 2 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2022
Eugene Kim

2003 vintage. Explosive fruit with soft tannins. Gorgeous.

2003 vintage. Explosive fruit with soft tannins. Gorgeous.

1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2013
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Andrew had this 12 years ago

Andrew had this 12 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 17th, 2013
Amanda Crawford

President Spectrum Wine Auctions

8.5

This is surprisingly pleasant. Not a ton of character or finish, but didn't mind a glass with steak. Don't tell the hipsters.

This is surprisingly pleasant. Not a ton of character or finish, but didn't mind a glass with steak. Don't tell the hipsters.

Jul 30th, 2015
Harumph Wines

Owner Harumph Wines

9.6

Wine of the night. #putashrimponthebarby

Wine of the night. #putashrimponthebarby

May 30th, 2015
Clive McNish

It’s getting darker earlier and that means winter is coming and this is a winter wine if ever there was one. I knew this would be big but it’s bigger than that! Extremely dark in the glass with a slight cloudiness brought on by the age. There was plenty of sediment in the bottle so had to run through filter paper. Extremely powerful nose with dark fruits, tar, winter spices and menthol. Palate is very smooth and the alcohol which is high has integrated well which allows for a rich rather than hot finish. Loads of fruit on the taste with a blend of diesel, pepper and espresso. This wine was created by the Mollydooker gang in an earlier venture and it shows. Probably not for everybody but in its class this is really good and very enjoyable. Perfect time to drink this is when you need help getting over the hump after Thanksgiving or Christmas lunch before the ham and cheese come out in the evening.

It’s getting darker earlier and that means winter is coming and this is a winter wine if ever there was one. I knew this would be big but it’s bigger than that! Extremely dark in the glass with a slight cloudiness brought on by the age. There was plenty of sediment in the bottle so had to run through filter paper. Extremely powerful nose with dark fruits, tar, winter spices and menthol. Palate is very smooth and the alcohol which is high has integrated well which allows for a rich rather than hot finish. Loads of fruit on the taste with a blend of diesel, pepper and espresso. This wine was created by the Mollydooker gang in an earlier venture and it shows. Probably not for everybody but in its class this is really good and very enjoyable. Perfect time to drink this is when you need help getting over the hump after Thanksgiving or Christmas lunch before the ham and cheese come out in the evening.

Oct 20th, 2018
Chris Langstaff

Lovely! Incredible flowery nose. Big fruit. Jasmine. Nom nom

Lovely! Incredible flowery nose. Big fruit. Jasmine. Nom nom

May 18th, 2018
Kevin Fitzpatrick

Wow 16%. Hot but huge fruit bomb

Wow 16%. Hot but huge fruit bomb

Oct 13th, 2016
Dan Michael

And they call it Integrity, too bad that did not apply to the cork, after 12 years in my cellar, heart break, I hate cork!

And they call it Integrity, too bad that did not apply to the cork, after 12 years in my cellar, heart break, I hate cork!

Dec 20th, 2015