Shiraz 2003

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McLaren Vale, South Australia
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Natalie's Score: 94/100 Community Score: 4.6/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 461368 Wine Type: Red Wine Add to my...CellarFavouritesShopping ListWish ListWine Lists	Price: $88.95 Alcohol: 14% Drink: 2008-2012 Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml
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Tasting note:

Hardy Wine Company’s flagship Shiraz, ‘Eileen Hardy’, was first made in 1973 to celebrate the family matriarch’s 80th birthday. It continues to be Hardy’s finest Shiraz. The 2003 was not reviewed at press time, but year after year it is praised by the critics for its structure, style, finesse and balance. Expect more of the same with this vintage. My note: A cult classic in Australia, this robust red offers aromas of black plum, smoke, vanilla, blackberry and spice. Food matches: beef wellington, prime rib, goose, bittersweet chocolate, fajitas.

Reviewed December 6, 2008 by Natalie MacLean

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Jason Solanki rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review: 2005 vintage. Big, Australian fruit bomb with an explosion of red and black fruit aromas and flavours. Some mintyness arrives towards the finish. Still evident tannins will reward another 2-3 years ageing, or decant prior to serving today. Tasted May/2012.

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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