2004 Shiraz The Bogan
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(includes 2% viognier) Deep ruby. Densely concentrated and sweet on the nose, with powerful aromas of red and dark berries, licorice, mocha, violet, rose, magnolia and minerals. Explosively rich on the palate, with cassis and blackberry flavors showing a liqueur-like aspect but also impressive energy and purity. Notes of sexy oak spice emerge on the finish, along with a hint of vanilla. Strikingly long, sexy wine, with silky tannins and wonderful sweetness.
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The 2004 Shiraz The Bogan, a blend of 98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier aged 20 months in primarily American oak, is a seamlessly constructed wine that was tasted immediately prior to bottling. Inky/purple-colored, with superb ripeness and fruit as well as loads of cassis, blackberry, cedar, and spice box, it will be gorgeous young, yet should age effortlessly for 10-15 years. Importer: Benjamin Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376
The 2004 Shiraz The Bogan, a blend of 98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier aged 20 months in primarily American oak, is a seamlessly constructed wine that was tasted immediately prior to bottling. Inky/purple-colored, with superb ripeness and fruit as well as loads of cassis, blackberry, cedar, and spice box, it will be gorgeous young, yet should age effortlessly for 10-15 years. Oct 2005, www.robertparker.com