Dalwhinnie

Moonambel Shiraz 1997

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  Vintage 1997
  94 points www.winefront.com.au

This is in such stellar shape it’s like a street-wine named desire. As a nine year old it’s at the very beginning of its development stage, the oak having been eaten completely and the long, fine, juicy fruit bell-clear and resonant as all get-up. Cherries, plums, mint, earth and leather, with emphasis on fruit, and fruit definition. Clear. Deliciousness written all over it. Will get better too. 

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  Vintage 1997
  91 points www.winecompanion.com.au

Medium to full red-purple; the intense bouquet ranges through spice, berry, earth and vanilla; the palate is marked by very firm dark cherry fruit leavened by some spicy characters. The tannins, while not big, are quite firm, guaranteeing longevity.