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2001
ADMIRALS RESERVE SHIRAZ |
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| Colour |
Deep
red with dark, blackish hues. Opaque. |
| Nose |
Very
complex from the extended barrel aging - 22 months. Lifted
ripe plums/ prune aromas with esters and nicely integrated
oak. |
| Palate |
Richly
flavoured with plenty of tannin and body to balance the oak/fruit
combination. Strong, firm backbone. Lingering and mouthfilling. |
| Oak |
New
Seguin Moreau barriques from Alliers, Troncais, Nevers, etc.
Full 22 months with five separate rackings. |
| Aging
Potential |
Designed
to be aged for a long time in bottle. Will reach a peak in
another 5-7 years but will last longer. Has a great structure,
very good acid balance and heaps of flavour. Will last!! |
| Growing
Season |
2000/2001
was a wonderful growing season. We had quite a wet spring
which was followed by an early, warm and dry summer. The season
was disease-free. Fruit ripened easily to 14.4° Bé
and was picked on 12th March. Berries and bunches were both
encouragingly small and fruit was very dark and flavoursome. |
