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2003 Shingleback Shiraz McLaren Vale
Shiraz
- Australia
- South Australia
- Fleurieu
- McLaren Vale
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Community Tasting Notes 23
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dofzin Likes this wine: 79 points
July 9, 2016 - Dark ruby color. Some sediment--best to filter. Tannins have softened significantly. Drink now.
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GrandmaDizzy Likes this wine: 81 points
August 22, 2015 - Far side of drinkable. Had a tobacco nose, with berries and cocoa, but a little on the flat side at this point. If you have this drink it right now!
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ChefR0b wrote: flawed
June 24, 2009 - All of the awards this wine has received were granted in 2004 and 2005. Shingleback usually produces good quality Shiraz; unfortunately, the 2003 vintage was horrid. I think it was because of the combination of (1) lack of rainfall that produced small, flavorless berries and (2) how the wine was stored in the questionable liquor store where I made the purchase. The heat was overwhelming and the sun was shining on the bottles. This observation didn't cross my mind until I finally tasted the wine and wondered why I had to pour it down the drain after one glass. It had a very strong flavor of acidic espresso, wet oak and stone, black pepper, dark overripe cherry and blackberry, and loads of tannins that you would think have settled down by now.
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winecouver wrote: 87 points
December 18, 2008 - Peppery, not overpowering fruit. Good structure. Slightly leathery nose. Could use more complexity. Great value!
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book_worm71 wrote:
November 8, 2008 - Excellent, great value.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Shingleback
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Fleurieu
- Appellation McLaren Vale
- UPC Code 839162000036
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 94 (40%)
- Consumed 143 (60%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
75% Like It 4 votes
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- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionFleurieu
- AppellationMcLaren Vale
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