Rosemount, McLaren Vale, Balmoral, Estate Syrah 1998
Description
1.5cm - 2.0cm
95 points James Halliday
Medium to full red-purple; a potent, powerful and intense bouquet redolent of spicy black cherry leads into a palate with layer upon layer of black cherry, licorice, leather, tannins and charry oak. Approach with extreme caution for the next eight years or so.(7/2011)
91 points Wine Spectator
Has some gritty tannins, but the ripe cherry and mulberry fruit comes through prominently, adding a mocha note as the finish rolls on. Nicely put together, this is just finding a balance for itself. (HS)(10/2008)