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2003 Henry's Drive Shiraz Reserve
Shiraz
- Australia
- South Australia
- Limestone Coast
- Padthaway
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Community Tasting Notes 81
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SimonHo Likes this wine: 94 points
January 30, 2022 - Dark red rust with hints of brown. Complex nose of ripe fruits, caramelised chocolate. Alcoholic lace on the glass reflecting the 16% alcohol. Ripe blood plums, supple full body powerful Shiraz, distant hint of liquorice. Lingering after taste of blackberries well balanced acidity.
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atbarbar Likes this wine: 92 points
October 10, 2020 - Great wine. Kept in random places, not temperature controlled. Color is dark red quite brown on the rim. Nose is black olive and dried herbs. On the palate is dense, very dense with velvety fully developed tannins. There is fruit (mostly plum) in addition to olives and dried herbs and some tobacco and very evident graphite. Surprising (at least to me, never tried this producer) acidity that keeps in balance this thick wine. Fully integrated at peak drink now but can hold for another 4 years at least given the bright acidity. Long aftertaste with some balsamic notes.
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SimonHo Likes this wine: 93 points
December 26, 2019 - Dark red with plummy nose. Alcohol laces on glass. Full body Shiraz with well balanced tannins. Smooth bold dark fruits with supple spice.
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Lobonick Likes this wine: 92 points
November 8, 2019 - Wow. Beautiful wine. Creamy texture, fruit, and tertiary notes are all strong. Red fruit, nutmeg, mustard seed, toffee, and an ashy earthiness on the nose. Palate is very creamy with velvety and sweet motes. Beautiful wine. Long finish too.
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SimonHo Likes this wine: 92 points
October 5, 2019 - Deep red full body Shiraz with red and black plum spice. Long after taste
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By Josh Raynolds
July/August 2005, IWC Issue #121 (link)(Henry's Drive Shiraz Reserve Padthaway) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Halliday
10/25/2004 (link)(Henry's Drive Vignerons Reserve Padthaway Shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
9/7/2006 (link) 84 points(Henry's Drive Shiraz Reserve) Group's #8 (my #7) – cinnamon and cherry liqueur nose that turned (or I adapted) to vaguely beefy and raspberry; big, hot, more acidic than the rest, simply hot all the way down; long finish (16%)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Henry's Drive
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Limestone Coast
- Appellation Padthaway
- UPC Codes 679705000143, 9327089000303
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 615 (44%)
- Consumed 786 (56%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
beef, casseroles, hot pots a juicy steak., lambWho Likes This Wine
80% Like It 25 votes
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- ProducerHenry's Drive
- VarietyShiraz
- DesignationReserve
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionLimestone Coast
- AppellationPadthaway
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