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Tyrrell's 'Rufus Stone' Heathcote Shiraz 1998

  • James Halliday
    93 Points
Tyrrell's 'Rufus Stone' Heathcote Shiraz 1998
  • James Halliday
    93 Points
Tyrrell's 'Rufus Stone' Heathcote Shiraz 1998
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Tyrrell's 'Rufus Stone' Heathcote Shiraz 1998

SKU: TYRU199810 UCAU
3-5 Years
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Double gold medal Sydney International Wine Competition 2000

Its unique topography provides the combination of climate and ancient soils

The second release of this wine and the 1997 was no fluke, with the 1998 being another outstanding wine.

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Tasting Notes

Planted in 1994. The Heathcote vineyard is situated on a strip of ancient Cambrian soil on the east facing slopes of Mount Camel in Central Victoria, north of the Heathcote township. These ancient soils are synonymous with the region and gives the wine its unique structure. Dry conditions throughout winter and good rains during spring prepared the vineyard nicely for summer.

Critic Scores

Medium to full red-purple; a rich, ripe bouquet stacked with blackberry and dark cherry fruit together with some American oak leads into a richly fleshy palate with excellent mouthfeel; the tannins are fine, despite all that flavour, and the sweet fruit carries right through to the finish. Double gold medal Sydney International Wine Competition 2000.

About this Wine

Shiraz

Bold and full-bodied, Shiraz delivers rich dark fruit flavours of blackberry, plum, and black cherry, layered with black pepper, clove, and subtle smoke. Firm tannins and a velvety texture give it real structure, often rounded out by notes of chocolate and vanilla from oak ageing. A versatile pairing partner for grilled meats and hearty dishes, it's one of Australia's most planted red varieties

Victoria

The wine region of Victoria has the highest number of grape vines than any other state in Australia. It is home to over 600 wineries and well known regions such as Yarra valley, Heathcote, and Rutherglen. Victoria is situated in the southeastern corner of Australia where due to the location, the climate has a cool maritime influence and is known for their outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, along with producing Australia’s most famed dessert Muscat and Topaque wines.

There are a number of different terroir levels throughout the wine region of Victoria which leads to the production of different ranges of wines. In the southern region of Victoria, the vines are regulated by the cool winds of the Bass Strait. Central Victoria consists of mostly flat terrain that tends to be drier and warmer than the rest of Victoria, which results in more fruit concentrated wines. It may be surprising to note that Victoria is the third most productive wine region in Australia, seeing as it does not have as many areas suitable for viticulture, which has resulted in the cellar door culture of Victoria being concentrated with smaller, but more personal boutique wineries.

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