Rating

The stunning 2004 Shiraz Coach House Block reveals a deep ruby/purple hue and plenty of blackberry, cassis, pepper, and smoky, toasty oak flavors. It is an in-your-face wine with beautiful purity as well as intensity. It should be drunk over the next 10-12 years. Robert Parker 93 points (Oct 2006) This ultrarich and decadent Shiraz comes from old vines in Greenock, a prime growing area in the Barossa. They make heady wines that don’t weigh you down like some big Shiraz can. This one has zippy acidity to balance the generous layers of black cherry, boysenberry and black plum flavors, shaded with bittersweet chocolate and smoke notes as the finish becomes increasingly plush. Best from 2009 through 2020. 1,050 cases made. –HS Ranked #73 in Wine Spectator’s 2006 Top 100 list. Wine Spectator 95 points (Jul 31 2006)