Jim Barry

The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2008

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  Vintage 2008
  91 points www.winecompanion.com.au

Good, deep colour; at 480 m, the Lodge Hill Vineyard is one of the highest in the Clare Valley, and the wine has more spicy/savoury characters than usual in the region; the medium- to full-bodied palate has good texture and structure to its black fruit flavours.

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  Vintage 2008
  91 points www.winefront.com.au

Big, rich, ripe fruit and nougat oak aromas. Teetering into the sphere of blockbuster, this isn''t cabernet for those seeking elegance, but does have a luscious, comely hit of rich fruit and mintiness that helps the wine on its way. Smooth, polished, full and generous. Satisfying for those wanting some oomph with class.