2004 Glaetzer Shiraz Grenache Wallace

Community Tasting Notes (52) Avg Score: 90.1 points

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  1/19/2014 - winemanintheden wrote: 91 Points

  After following this 2004 Glaetzer Wallace over the past 7 years, this was my final bottle. At 10 years of age. Very dark red with some brownish hues. On the nose, it was a heavy, rich with tar, dark fruit and black pepper. I let it decant for about 30 min. On the palette, the tannins and acidity are no longer present. Very ripe, candied fruit. Tasty yes, but somewhat monotoned after drinking a few sips as there really isn't any additional or interesting flavours.
  
  Not overripe and in your face, but found it simplistic. The freshness is no longer present. Still a tasty treat and still my favorite vintage for this wallace. I was afraid it may have peaked, and declined. I believe it has started. The structure is not there like the Bishop. If you still have a bottle of this, open it up and finish it this year. It will not get better. My overall assessment, best years drinking were in the 5-6 years. Regardless, I've enjoyed tracking these bottles over the years and say goodbye to this 2004 vintage.

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  2/21/2013 - sma Likes this wine: 91 Points

  deep garnet with some edivence of aging by change from purple to red/brick. Medium legs. Great nose of red and black fruit, spice, earth and cedar. Medium long finish. Great wine especially for the price

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  2/14/2013 - sma Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Great wine for the price and wish I had more but the case is now gone. Dark Garent with medium legs. Red/black fruit, especially balck and raspberry. Ceder and damp earth. Tobacco? Not as much spice as some Aussie shiraz but a delightful drink. Terrific value in my book

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  11/13/2012 - Husks wrote: 91 Points

  Very impressive for the price. It's aged about as much as you would want and has picked up some great depth because of it. Pretty smooth for a Shiraz blend, I'll do a proper review at a later date as I have a few bottles left.

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  9/20/2012 - Stevelvis wrote:

  Tasted very bitter, 3 of us agreed to dump it Down the Drain and try something Else.

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