2000 Limestone Coast Shiraz

Wine Spectator (August 31, 2003)
"Bright and generous, a lively red with herbal edge to the juicy blackberry and pepper flavors, echoing nicely on the tart finish."

 

The Wine News (October/November 2003)
"Intriguing aromas of candied fruit, date, rum cake and wintergreen. Briary flavors of black plum, espresso, cedar and maple. Raspberry and smoke emerge in the finish."

 

Food & Wine (August 2003)
"Recommended. A strong flavored wine with good acidity and fruit will complement the Indian flavors in the Indian flavors in the lamb's spice rub. Look for this spicy, juicy Shiraz that isn't too heavy."

 

USA Today (Down Under Wines Bubble Over, July 12, 2002)
"Here's a brief guide to some bottles that stand out from the pack and deliver good value."

 

Decanter (The 50 Best Reds, November 2003)
"Good quality, spicy fruit blackberry bouquet. Vibrant fruit, well made, good length." - Tom Marquardt & Patrick Darr

 

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (May 21, 2003)
"Excellent. Has enticing fruit, spice and vanilla aromas that lead to concentrated plum, black cherry, currant, raspberry, spice and vanilla-oak flavors. This splendid dinner wine has supple tannins and a persistent finish." - Robert Neralich

 

Daily Herald (May 14, 2003)
"Exuberant, fresh-picked cherry flavors, firm but supple tannin and endless finish."

 

Tribune-Review (PA) (June 11, 2003)
"Recommended. Grilling season is a great time to break out spicy reds such as this tasty Shiraz... The wine has a deep purple color and aromas of berries and black pepper followed by tasty, fruity flavors of berries and spice. The soft tannins and fruity finish are well-balanced." - David DeSimone

 

Sun-Sentinel (Wine of the Week, November 13, 2003)
"A rich, dark berry red with a long finish. If you haven't discovered the pleasures of an Aussie Shiraz, here is a great place to begin." - Bob Hosmon

 

Bowie Blade-News (MD) (May 1, 2003)
"Good Value. Big, bold flavors of ripe plums and blackberries with nice spice oak. " - Tom Marquardt & Patrick Dar

 

Livonia Observer (Picks of the Week, July 3, 2003)
"Awesome Wine." - Ray & Eleanor Heald

 

Colorado Wine News (July/September 2003)
"It has a very light bouquet of raspberry and milk chocolate. Its smooth, round raspberry flavors finish medium-broad and truncated."

 

San Francisco Chronicle (November 27, 2003)
"Recommended Thanksgiving Wine. For those seeking bolder red wines... juicy yet structured." - Linda Murphy