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Red
2003 Gibson Shiraz Barossa Vale
Shiraz
- Australia
- South Australia
- Barossa
- Barossa Valley
Label borrowed from 2004
Label borrowed from 2004
Label borrowed from 2001
Label borrowed from 2001
Community Tasting Notes 13
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GiantRam Likes this wine: 90 points
August 22, 2020 - Shiraz is not my type but this wine turns out to be a lovely pillow hugger. What I mean is that the wine is everything in the middle.. tannis is softer than cab sau , dryness and sweetness are in the middle.. plus it is bold with medium acidicity. Chocolate and hint of berries. Very good bargain and quality with USD 22 I find out this wine is good to chill and snack with friends. One turnoff is the screw top
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empire80 Likes this wine: 91 points
April 18, 2020 - Stelvin closure. Very fresh, still some red berries and a hint of cassis. This is a very good bottle and amazing value for £13.
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jmcmchi Likes this wine: 90 points
March 19, 2019 - Comparison tasting of stelvin versus cork closure
Cork; dusty mouthfeel with a lot of sediment. Getting to the rich, semi-sweet stage with oxidation imminent, lots of eucalyptus over the fruit.
Stelvin; fresh, bright fruit, brighter colour in glass, fresher aromatics, acidity holding well
On this sample, stelvin wins it easily, 90/91 to 89.
Stelvin, good for a few years yet, cork needs to be drunk soon -
barrkel Likes this wine: 90 points
January 30, 2019 - Still has some decent tannins, and depth of fruit, mild acidity. Pleasant sipping, fair hit from alcohol though. Good.
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MSheridan Likes this wine: 90 points
November 30, 2018 - Still quite deep with a smokiness to it.
Fruit has mellowed but thankfully not stewed.
Very enjoyable and perhaps not in need of drinking as badly as I had presumed although I’d recommend drinking in the near future.
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By Josh Raynolds
July/August 2006, IWC Issue #127 (link)(Gibson Wine Co. Shiraz Barossa Valley McLaren Vale) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Gibson
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation Barossa Vale
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Barossa
- Appellation Barossa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 64 (39%)
- Consumed 99 (61%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerGibson
- VarietyShiraz
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionBarossa
- AppellationBarossa Valley
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