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1990 Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz

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1990 Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz

Wine Details

Winery
Hanging Rock
Vintage
1990
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Region
  • Heathcote
Alcohol (%)
12.5
Wine Rating
95
Closure
Cork
Source
Tasting

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1 review
1990 Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz
Wine Rating
 
95
As is the case in much of South Eastern Australia 1990 was a great vintage. The wine was picked at full physiological ripeness but was still only 12.5% alcohol.

A good, deep colour for a 27 year old wine with a nose that enjoys well defined plum fruit and generous spice.

The wine has great presence with remarkably tightly bound fruit and oak that benefits from finely filamented tannin and layers of spice. The length to finish is excellent with subtle secondary notes of leather and earth adding get another dimension.

Will go for a number of years yet.

When to Drink

Optimal Drinking
2017 - 2021
Date Reviewed
09 16, 2017
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