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Score 96/100 · James Suckling, Jun 2021

A very tarry nose with sanguine, rust-like elements of iron and intense, rich blackberries and dark plums. The palate has a very supple and smooth-honed feel with pristine, glossy blackberry and blueberry flavors. Very settled and even. Drink or hold.

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95
95/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Robert Parker

96
96/100

James Suckling

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93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Drink 2004-2018, Robert Parker, Oct 2002

The renowned 1999 Shiraz Old Bastard comes from 110-year old Shiraz vines. Approximately 200 six-packs of this cuvee make it to America (total production is 300 six-packs). The wine offers up fascinating aromas of violets, blackberry liqueur, melted licorice, and creosote. Expansive, with great fruit, immense body, plenty of sweet oak, and a long, lusty, super-concentrated finish, it should drink well for 15+ years. I would not be surprised to see it close down in its youth. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018+. Importer: Benjamin Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376

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Kaesler
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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