Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz 2003

Bendigo and Grampians, Victoria, Australia. Shiraz. 14%. Screwcap. Source: cellar, approx $A20 on release.

Thankfully I have two bottles left. These were bought at a time when my patience was greater and until tonight they have remained undisturbed and untested*.

Vibrant and deep purple, this is hedonistic and satisfying. Blue and blackberry with a note of bay leaf and malt. Succulent, raisin filled and chocolate stained. The concentration and spectrum of flavours is pleasing and notable, though importantly there is a sour, juicy edge to add emphasis and line.

Very good - excellent.
93.
Now - 2018.

* At least I thought they had been untested. . . Looking at my list of wines, I now see that I tried a bottle in January 2007, when I was on holidays. . .

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