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Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003

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Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003
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Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003
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Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003

SKU: BOVC200310 UCAU
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Crafted from treasured old Barossa vines, this Shiraz honours generations of grape-growing heritage, showcasing fruit from vineyards that have helped establish the Barossa Valley as one of the world’s great Shiraz regions.

Rich, generous and unmistakably Barossa, this wine captures the depth and character that only mature vineyards can deliver, making it an ideal choice for lovers of classic Australian Shiraz.

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Tasting Notes

Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003 is a distinguished expression of Australia’s renowned Barossa Valley, a region celebrated worldwide for producing some of the finest Shiraz wines. Crafted from treasured old vines with deep-rooted heritage, this wine embodies the true character and depth only decades-old vineyards can provide.

Meticulously sourced from a premium private cellar, the 2003 vintage captures the essence of Barossa’s warm climate and unique terroir, delivering a rich and generous palate. This Shiraz offers an alluring bouquet of ripe dark fruits, layered with subtle hints of spice, leather, and earth, creating a complex and well-structured wine.

The Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz is unmistakably Barossa in style; bold yet refined, with velvety tannins and a lasting finish that highlights the maturity of the vines. These old vines, some of the oldest in the region, have contributed to establishing Barossa Valley as a landmark for classic Australian Shiraz, renowned for its intensity and depth.

Perfectly aged, this 2003 vintage presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a wine with history and character, reflecting decades of grape-growing expertise and tradition. Its full-bodied richness and elegant balance make it exceptional for pairing with hearty dishes or for savoring on its own.

Key highlights include:

  • Crafted from treasured old Barossa vines, this Shiraz honours generations of grape-growing heritage, showcasing fruit from vineyards that have helped establish the Barossa Valley as one of the world’s great Shiraz regions.
  • Rich, generous and unmistakably Barossa, this wine captures the depth and character that only mature vineyards can deliver, making it an ideal choice for lovers of classic Australian Shiraz.
  • Sourced from a premium private cellar, ensuring outstanding quality and provenance.

A true collector’s gem, the Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003 celebrates generational craftsmanship and is a testament to the enduring impact of Barossa’s old vine vineyards on Australian winemaking. Experience the bold complexity and elegant structure that define this iconic vintage, reflecting the brilliance of Barossa Valley’s warm 2003 growing season.

Critic Scores

Aged in French and American oak. Made from a collection of growers with vines over 100 years old that meet strict quality criteria. Blackberry jam, licorice, coffee bean, resin, mineral, saddle leather aromas with some peppery, game tones. Fat, rich warm and round despite some youthful tannin with blackberry jam, coffee, smoky vanilla, peppery, sweet vanilla fruit flavours. Should improve in the bottle. Needs a few years to round out. (Anthony Gismondi and Stuart Tobe).

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Barossa Old Vine Company specialises in Shiraz from mature vineyard parcels, typically 30–50 years old, situated on Barossa's red and brown loam soils. These established vines deliver concentrated fruit and mineral depth. The producer's focus on heritage vineyard material reflects commitment to terroir expression. 2003 was exceptionally warm in South Australia, with high temperatures and limited rainfall producing very ripe, concentrated grapes. The long, warm season built significant phenolic maturity.

Vinification

Hand-harvested, ripe fruit underwent fermentation in open vats with traditional plunging. Extended maceration extracted structure and colour. Malolactic fermentation progressed naturally, followed by 18–20 months maturation in French oak. The winemaker employed careful oak selection (new and used) to manage richness and tannin integration without overwhelm.

About this Wine

South Australia

If you like Australian wine, then you probably like South Australia wine. The rich reds produced there put Australia on the wine-making map of the world. With over 40% of the countries vineyards, South Australia can rightfully call itself the wine state.

Wines are produced in several regions throughout the state, though many are naturally grouped together, like Barossa and Eden Valleys, only 15 minutes apart. They include such regions as Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek, The Limestone Coast, McLaren Vale and Wrattonbully to name but a few!

Barossa Valley boasts some of the oldest vines in Australia dating back to 1843 and produces some of the world's finest Shiraz, whilst the 'terra rossa' soils of Coonawarra is most suited to producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons. If you're a fan of Riesling, Clare Valley is a great place to explore and for a Maritime climate not dissimilar to parts of the Italian coastline, seek out the wines from McLaren Vale.

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