| "The 1999 Shiraz Oscar Semmler, a slction of the finest lots, was aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Boasting additional power as well as flavor, it exhibits a saturated purple color, and a sweet nose of melted asphalt, blackberry liqueur, pepper, and vanilla. Voluptuous, concentrated, and rich, with the tannin well-concealed by the wine's intensity, it will drink well for 12-14 years." Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Oct. 2002.
"Ripe, dense and generous with its vibrant black cherry, licorice and black pepper aromas and flavors, which echo intensely on the firmly tannic finish. Best after 2003. 300 cases made. (HS)" May 31, 2002. | |
