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2003 Mitolo Shiraz Reiver
Shiraz
- Australia
- South Australia
- Barossa
- Barossa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 45
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skurtz wrote: 91 points
August 20, 2023 - A faded shiraz, past its prime. A faint nose of brett and tobacco. Still, some faded red fruit, mineral, abundant acid. Tasty but lacks complexity.
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Psdycp Likes this wine: 94 points
February 19, 2018 - Refined and elegant bouquet of licorice, ripe black berries and plums with earthy and spicy nuances as the base notes. Not in your face and powerful style of Shiraz. However the nose needed 45 mins to open up. On the palate, it is again focused on balance and freshness of the elements, not the usual forward, ultra rich and ripe black fruits vanilla chocolate. It has a complex palate, largely echoing the flavors from the nose. The mid-palate freshness, with just a touch of blackcurrant chocolate cake and some bursts of energy at the finish make this wine interestingly different from the norm. The tannin structure is also well integrated into the flavors.
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mpdonnel Likes this wine: 91 points
January 14, 2018 - Heavy sediment in bottle. Good structure, integrated tannins and nice dark fruits.
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Quiet Lion Likes this wine: 92 points
August 20, 2016 - Most balanced Barossa I've had. Plenty of life and no rough edges. Just a hint of raspberry. Yummy.
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309VEB Likes this wine: 92 points
February 1, 2015 - Excellent. drinking very well. Smooth , no heat, nice fruit. Worth the wait. Enjoyed with grilled steak and potatoes tonight. Enjoy with or without food. My impression of Gleatzer wines improves every time I open a bottle.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Mitolo
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation Reiver
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Barossa
- Appellation Barossa Valley
- UPC Code 836974000018
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 256 (38%)
- Consumed 418 (62%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerMitolo
- VarietyShiraz
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionBarossa
- AppellationBarossa Valley
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