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2003 Henry's Drive Reserve Shiraz, 1.5ltr

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Latest Sale Price

September 2, 2018 - $82

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RATINGS

95Robert M. Parker Jr.

...I assume is made from the richest barrels, has all the same characteristics of the regular bottling, with more weight, opulence, and persistence. The 16% alcohol is beautifully concealed by its prodigious concentration...

91Wine Spectator

Big, muscular style has ultraripe cherry and dusky spice flavors, finishing with flavors of rare meat and pepper. A brawny wine...

90James Halliday

Powerful blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate fruit; fractionally sharp tannins; will evolve.

PRODUCER

Henry's Drive

Henry’s Drive is in South Australia. It was founded by Kim Longbottom and her late husband Mark. Their debut releases were in 1998. The winery is best known for its Shiraz, including the Henry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz.

REGION

Australia, South Australia, Padthaway

South Australia is the nation’s most important wine region. South Australia is to Australia what California is to the U.S. About half of Australia’s wine comes from South Australia and many of the country’s most acclaimed producers are there. Wineries based in South Australia include Penfolds Grange, Torbreck, Amon Ra, Henschke and Jacob’s Creek. The prestigious Barossa Valley is located in South Australia, and is often compared to Napa Valley because it is gorgeous topography covered in grape vines. First farmed by 19th century German-speakers who immigrated from what is now Poland, the Barossa Valley is the crown jewel of the region. South Australia has widely varying climates, from very hot, dry areas to cooler, high altitude areas. There are more than 150,000 acres of vineyards in South Australia, with more being planted each month. Shiraz is king, though the region also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Semillon.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.