1998 Dalwhinnie - Shiraz Moonambel
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The 1998 Moonambel Shiraz leads with rocks and coffee grounds, graphite and resin, blood and tar. It was a warm, dry day in Moonambel as I sat looking out over the hills blanketed in native bushland. And this wine feels very reminiscent of the natural landscape: severe and craggy in places, beautiful in its way. The wine is mineral and fine yet has a surging upswell of fruit power. The gentle Bonox aromas translate eloquently in the mouth, giving this a very exciting, light/dark character. It's in a great place for drinking right now and is maturing nicely. 14% alcohol, sealed under cork.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate
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Very deep crimson with a pale rim. Rather skinnier and meaner than the wine above and reminiscent of rather tough cough medicine. (JR)