Ross Estate North Ridge Shiraz 2001
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The colour is a dark brick-red, with a purple tinge. The nose is fruity, with an an obvious smokey American Oak aroma. The palate displays rich, ripe blackcurrant/blackberry flavours enhanced by a slight touch of pepper. Short term cellaring will see these flavours become more complex.
"The 2001 Shiraz is an attractive value. Pure blackberry fruit emerges from this deep ruby/purple-colored, full-bodied, chewy effort. It will offer an exuberant mouthful of gorgeous Shiraz over the next 5-6 years."
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Though Syrah originated in the Rhône Valley of France, Australia is home to the oldest Syrah (called Shiraz here) vines on the planet. Found in Australia’s Barossa Valley, where phylloxera has never threated viticulture, these ancient vines are between 140 to 175 years old!
Having brought fame and merit to the country’s wine scene since the early 1950s, namely via the debut of Penfolds Grange, today Syrah (Shiraz) claims rank as the most widely planted grape in Australia. In fact, the amount of land dedicated to Shiraz in Australia is now almost equivalent to what it is in France. Australian Shiraz has its own personality with flavors and aromas of intense blackberry, fruitcake, menthol, tobacco leaf and umami. Conveniently one can find great Australian Shiraz at a variety of price points but the very best will be dense, gloriously complex and capable of long aging.