1996 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Pepper
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Deep, dark red. Heady, primary aromas of ripe blackcurrant, raspberry, red cherry and dark plum handsomely matched by assertive smoky chocolate, ground coffee and vanillin oak aromas. Very floral and spicy, stacked with cloves and nutmeg. Plump but elegant and harmonious palate, with a sumptuous, creamy, velvet-smooth and unashamedly oaky palate bursting with cherry/berry flavors and interwoven with fine tannins. Lively and not at all cooked; carries its 14.5% alcohol with ease. (JO)
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Robert Parker
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Sweet American oak combined with jammy, peppery, blackberry fruit results in an attractive introduction to this medium to full-bodied Shiraz. While not a blockbuster, it is a flavorful, concentrated offering to enjoy over the next 4-5 years. No known American importer