McGuigan Wines Personal Reserve Shiraz 2006 Wine Review

McGuigan Wines Personal Reserve Shiraz 2006

Hunter Valley, Australia

Community Score:94/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $120.00

Drink: 2008-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: McGuigan Wines

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Reviews and Ratings

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 95/100 with the following review:

An absolute rarity on the market is Hunter Valley Shiraz. This zone is rather close to Sydney, making it a popular tourist destination. This has the unfortunate effect of severely limiting what is commercially exported - most of it never makes it past the cellar door before purchase.
Ripe, but less sugarripe than a Barossa - much more spicey and ruminating (Hunter harvests earlier = loads of structure). It has loads of phenolic ripeness and power, but elegant and graceful aromatics. Deep deep garnet colouration.
The aromas are full of aged Aussie notes - caramel, leather, cherry coulis, and 5-spice.
The flavours are so youthful, still. This could keep quite a while longer. Loads of dark berry and currant. Hickory, smoke, vanilla, and eucalyptus.
Pair it with elk carpaccio, with radish and pepper jelly.
I am very fortunate to have been able to try this at the Australian High Commission. My thanks to their genuine enthusiasm and warm hospitality.

David Skinner rated this wine as 95/100 with the following review:

Light garnet and a slightly brickish rim. Blackberries, cherry caramel and spice show well on the nose. In the mouth the wine is showing the maturity it deserves with softened tannins and balanced acidity. Lovely dark berries, caramel, smoky accents and spice flavours. A huge finish that keeps giving more of the same spicy fruit and oak.

Serve with Lamb and fig brochette in a balsamic glaze.

Mary Anne van Gaal rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

This elegant, deep red wine has aged gracefully over the last 10 years. Blackberry and spice greet the nose while cherry, berry and vanilla dominate the palate. The vines are 60+ years which explains the long finish. Roast lamb would make an excellent pairing.

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