1999 Shiraz Amery Vineyard Hillside (these vines are 8 years old) is aged in 100% new American oak. While a fabulous blockbuster, I wonder if it wouldn't be even better if aged in French oak? A dense opaque purple color is followed by a sweet smoky bouquet of creme de cassis, blackberry liqueur, melted licorice, truffles and toasty wood. This full-bodied, heady, expansive, in-your-face Shiraz looks set for 15+ years of aging. While not as accessible as the regular Shiraz, it is loaded, and potentially superior. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2017.
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