2002 Annie's Lane Shiraz Copper Trail

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  12/31/2021 - CKSelvadurai wrote:

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  5/2/2020 - Crocadillus Likes this wine: 93 Points

  I was a little concerned this might be past it’s best but no concerns there. Drinking beautifully with an extremely long finish! Gentle decant for 2hrs was spot on

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  4/2/2018 - sbern Likes this wine: 90 Points

  This was my last bottle. The cork disintegrated as it had for the last few. I had to strain the wine through a coffee filter to remove all the cork bits. But the wine held up admirably.
  It was decanted for 3 hours. The tannins were smooth and silky, and it was drinking very well. There were still mild aromas of rubber and petroleum at the outset, but in a pleasant way. The fruits had gone, but there was a rich mineral component. I think this vintage has reached and possibly just passed its peak, and any remaining bottles should be consumed and enjoyed very soon.

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  7/14/2017 - ShirazTrain wrote: 94 Points

  Screw cap, needed a good 2 hours breathing, started off closed with slight metallic flavor(screw cap?) but this blew off to deliver rich caramel, mint-choc, touch of prune, cinnamon and underlying black pepper, cascading tannins, with a 45 sec finish. Another wine to drink now if you like that balance of primary to secondary or hold for 3yrs

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  1/27/2017 - sbern Likes this wine: 93 Points

  I am happy to report this wine is delicious right now. When I opened this bottle the cork disintegrated and there was an aroma of fresh rubber (better than burnt rubber). Undaunted, I followed the advice of a wise friend and decanted this for 2 ½ hours. After that time the aroma became earthy, fruity in a subdued way, and spicy. There is a long finish, and each sip begs another. This wine is expected to evolve for another year or two, and I think it is showing every sign that it will succeed.

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