Reviews & Ratings

2003 Battle of Bosworth Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Winery: Battle of Bosworth

Vintage: 2003

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend:

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: McLaren Vale

State or country: Australia

Price: $28

Cases produced: 500

KWG Score: 93 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (97.99-94)

Review date: October 15, 2006

Wine Review: Wow! What nice shiraz. The wine explodes on the palate. It is quite tasty and has a very long finish. This full bodies wine can stand on its own or be aged for a while. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: A first nose at this wine gives a hint of the small percentage of Shiraz which was fermented on Viognier skins; a floral and slightly perfumed lift which develops further to include coffee oils, chicory and overall lush, bright fruit. There is a savoury edge to the wine to, which acts as a wonderful counterbalance to this trademark McLaren Vale bright fruit character, adding a further level of complexity and interest to this single vineyard wine. The 2003 Shiraz is pitched perfectly in the fruit vs. weight stakes, and coupled with the concentrated fruit and fresh Chinese Five Spice characters on the palate succeed in making this a wine which will drink well now, age well and show earth, spice, balance and flavour at every stage throughout. An excellent McLaren Vale Shiraz with a savoury edge.

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