Strathewen Hills Tribal Elder Shiraz 2002

Strathewen Hills Tribal Elder Shiraz 2002 -last btl received 93pts from Parker's Wine Advocate, '...surprisingly light on its feet...an alluring texture, and a rich, concentrated, long finish.'

Tasting Notes

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: A spectrum of medium dark reds leading to a deep complex bouquet of French oak and blackberry fruit.

Food Accompaniments

The finest beef dishes. Char grilled rib eye with garden fresh vegetables.

Awards, Reviews and other Notes

93pts, Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate #161 10/31/05 "Lastly, the opaque ruby/purple-colored 2002 Shiraz Tribal Elder was fashioned from low yields of one ton of fruit per acre, aged in 100% new French oak for 12 months, and then spent an additional 12 months in one-year-old French barrels. A big wine at 14.9% alcohol, this deep purple-hued Shiraz is surprisingly light on its feet. Aromas and flavors of white flowers, black raspberries, cassis, and subtle oak are followed by a medium to full-bodied offering boasting a sweet mid-palate, an alluring texture, and a rich, concentrated, long finish. It should drink well for 10-12 years."

Winemaker Notes

Viticultural practices:
Yields per acre: 1 tonne/acre
Cases produced: 50 1/2 cases (6’s)
Appellation: Yarra Valley
Filtration and fining: Coarse filter
Varietal composition: Shiraz
Wood treatment: French oak (new only)
Length of barrel maturation: 24 months
Winemaker's notes: Traditional hand plunge, open pot, basket press, light lees aging

Chemical Analysis

Price

SKU

Varietal

Alcohol: 14.9%

$39.99

5700

Shiraz