11-02-201011-03-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2523BBoston
November 2, 2010 04:00 PMCalender
405

Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz 1996

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$1,094$900
Auction: Fine Wines - 2523BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 02, 2010 4:00PM

Description:

Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz 1996
Barossa Valley
"The perfect 1996 Shiraz Roennfeldt Road (15.2% alcohol) was aged three years in new American hogsheads (small foudres). This amazing achievement boasts an inky/black/purple color as well as a striking perfume of smoke, charcoal, blackberry liqueur, and a hint of toast. In the mouth, it is fabulously concentrated and tremendously pure, with layer upon layer of flavors that unfold incrementally. Mouth-staining, but not over the top, it would be hard to find a more concentrated wine anywhere in the world. Although the tannin is high, it is obscured by the wealth of fruit and glycerin. A tour de force in winemaking, it is probably worth the high cost of admission.' R. Parker, 100 pts. 10/02
3 bottles
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Shiraz, Barossa Valley