Shiraz / Syrah 2003 Auction (0028-10731573) | Grays Australia

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Cellared

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0028-10731573

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Rare & Fine Wine :: Spring has Sprung

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Bottle No.13431

The Barossa Valley endured the same drought conditions as most of the country with a very cool and dry winter followed by similar weather in spring. Above average temperatures with low rainfalls restricted yields, however dry weather after February allowed the vineyards to recover quickly. Shiraz produced a strong result with ripe

fruit, balanced tannins and clear varietal character.

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Region:: SA - Barossa
State:: South Australia
Country:: Australia

Expert Reviews

The powerful, complex, dark purple-hued 2003 Shiraz RWT, which comes from the Barossa and spends 15 months in 70% new and 30% used 300 liter French oak barrels, boasts blackberry, kirsch liqueur, mulberry, soy, and road tar aromas. Full-bodied, dense, and rich with beautifully integrated oak, it is more evolved and forward than the Magill or the Grange. It can be drunk now or cellared for 10-15+ years.

Rating: 96 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #167, Drink: 2006 - 2021

Winery Tasting Notes

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Winemaker comments by Peter Gago - Penfolds Chief Winemaker

COLOUR Dark deep red.

NOSE Plush, lush, blackberry and loganberry conserve notes offer lifted sweet fruit aromas with the faintest suggestion of savoury oak. Stylistically very different from its release stablemate, 2001 Grange, with darker soy/tar notes and a trace of pepper.

PALATE A svelte, structurally tightly-bound package with good grip and definition. The sweet mid-palate is

wrapped in plum, chocolate and spice flavours, while pronounced grainy tannins and cedary integrated oak court a long lingering finish.

MATURATION This wine was matured for 15 months in 70% new and 30% one year old French oak hogsheads.

LAST TASTED 2005-12-12

PEAK DRINKING 2007 - 2018

FOOD MATCHES Beef, Duck & Game, Lamb

Winery Profile

Australia's winemaking history of less than two hundred years is brief by European measures though, like Europe, punctuated by periods of extreme success and difficult times. From the earliest winemaking days Penfolds has figured prominently and few would argue the importance of Penfolds' influence on Australia's winemaking psyche.

Without the influence of Penfolds the modern Australian wine industry would look very different indeed. Sitting comfortably outside of fad and fashion, Penfolds has taken Australian wine to the world on a grand stage and forged a reputation for quality that is without peer.

Penfolds' reputation for making wines of provenance and cellaring potential might suggest a mantle of tradition and formality is the preferred attire of a company with so much history to defend. But to label Penfolds as simply an established and conventional winemaker, would be to confuse tradition with consideration and to overlook the innovative spirit that has driven Penfolds since its foundation, and continues to find expression in modern times.

If there is anything traditional about Penfolds, it is the practice of constantly reviewing the wines it already does well, and continuously evolving and refining styles as vineyards mature and access to ever older and more varied vineyard sites improves.

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Other Information

2003 vintage
1 x 750mL unit
SA - Barossa, South Australia
Cork closure
14.5% alc.

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The powerful, complex, dark purple-hued 2003 Shiraz RWT, which comes from the Barossa and spends 15 months in 70% new and 30% used 300 liter French oak barrels, boasts blackberry, kirsch liqueur, mulberry, soy, and road tar aromas. Full-bodied, dense, and rich with beautifully integrated oak, it is more evolved and forward than the Magill or the Grange. It can be drunk now or cellared for 10-15+ years.

Rating: 96 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #167, Drink: 2006 - 2021

Great outcome for a lesser vintage; right from the outset, a fusion of black fruits and fine French oak each supporting the other; silky and caressing.

Rating: 95 points, Drink By: 2018, Date Tasted: 07 Apr 2006, James Halliday

Famously French-oaked but only 70% of this oak is new – the 1998 was the last Penfolds RWT Shiraz to be 100% new oak.

This is a high quality 2003 shiraz: crammed with blueberry and cedar and chockers with opulent plum, an olive-like aniseedy burst resonating on the finish. Lots of sweet, mid-palate fruit, though whether the fruit flavours themselves lack a touch of definition is a question times needs to answer.

Rated : 92 Points, Drink : 2011 - 2016, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

The Grays Advantage

We’ll despatch your product the next working day! Depending on your location, you can expect delivery anywhere between 2 and 5 working days from payment date.

We will send you an email notifying you as soon as your items have left our warehouse.

In this email, you will find the name of the carrier company and the consignment note number of your item as well as information on tracking the delivery of your item online. Simply follow the link to the relevant website and enter your reference number. You will then be able to quickly and efficiently track the delivery status of your item!

Please Note: Your goods will be delivered to your registered address. We do delivery Australia wide except for a few remote territories, please check the shipping calculator to confirm delivery availability and timeframes.

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Warranty Details

As this is a Private Cellar sale we are unable to guarantee the contents of the bottles. GraysOnline normal 30 Day Money Back Guarantee does NOT apply to wines in this sale. All wines are bought on an "as is" basis, and no returns or refunds will be accepted on the basis of quality.

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Private Cellar

Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2003 (1x 750mL), SA. Cork closure

Closes: (12 November 20:45 AEDT)

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