2006 Syrah Wine

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Shows some subtlety, sliding its juicy blackberry and plum fruit through a veil of fine-grained tannins, with pepper and mineral overtones. Has a deft sense of harmony and balance. Best from 2010 through 2016. 2,200 cases...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 99 points: Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2006 Astralis has stunning nose redolent of warm blackberries, meat, toast and charcoal, infused with notes of smoked duck, anise and a slight bit of peat. Though still very youthful, this...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: The Block 6 Shiraz comes from centurion vines plated in 1896. The 2006 Block 6 Shiraz has a very deep garnet color going a little brick in the rim and an evolved, earthy / gamey nose with notes of mulberries, dried plums...

James Halliday, 96 points: Shows exceptional generosity from start to finish, yet retains finesse; the predominantly red fruits positively dance on the back-palate and finish, uninhibited by the fine-grained tannins; stained cork a worry.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: The 2006 Shiraz was barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months in 85% new oak with the barrels 90% American and 10% French. Saturated purple in color it reveals a splendid bouquet of smoke pencil lead bacon grilled meat and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2006 Cluster M45 has quite a meaty nose with game hints over black cherry pie and blackberry preserves notes plus nuances of of black loam and chargrill. Full-bodied and richly fruited with...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: The 2006 Shiraz was sourced from a single parcel of 98 year old vines yielding a minuscule 0.5 tons of fruit per acre. It was aged for 36 months in seasoned French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up a...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Firm in texture, this is balanced with a vibrant core of red cherry, raspberry and spice flavors that persist on the chewy finish, expanding to show hints of dark chocolate and sweet spices. Best from 2010 through 2016...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 99 points: Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2006 Astralis has stunning nose redolent of warm blackberries, meat, toast and charcoal, infused with notes of smoked duck, anise and a slight bit of peat. Though still very youthful, this...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: 97+ The 2006 Syrah Hickinbotham Vineyard combines a voluptuous flavor profile with enough ripe tannin to evolve for 6-8 years. Drink it from 2015 to 2031. - Jay S Miller

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: The 2006 Syrah Moritz Vineyard is more structured, with 5-7 years of aging potential. - Jay S Miller

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: The 2006 Shiraz â_oThe Boxerâ__ is opaque purple. The compelling nose exhibits aromas of scorched earth smoke grilled bacon blueberry compote and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied thick and rich this layered Shiraz is...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: The Single Vineyard series begins with the 2006 Shiraz Zippy’s Block Roennfeldt Road, located in the Marananga sub-district of Barossa, an address made famous by Greenock Creek Vineyards and Cellar. A glass-coating opaque...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Deep garnet-black with a hint of brick, the 2006 Hillside Shiraz has pronounced notes of smoked game, hung meat, dried plums and kirsch, some cigar boxes, Chinese five spice and mocha. Structured, rich, very full and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: The purple/black-colored 2006 Shiraz Coach House Block Roennfeldt Road exhibits a brooding bouquet of blue and black fruits, Asian spices, and toasty oak. Supple, ripe, and more forward than the Zippy’s Block, this...