2006 Syrah Wine

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...

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...

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.

Vinous, 93 points: Ruby-red. Energetic red and dark berry, floral and mineral scents along with a hint of spun sugar. Lively, sharply focused black raspberry and cherry preserve flavors are surprisingly weightless, with back-end mineral...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 99 points: The 2006 Shiraz "The Velvet Glove" has an awesome nose bordering on ethereal. Aromas of smoke violets grilled meat game saddle leather blueberry and chocolate leap from the glass. This full-bodied wine is packed and dense...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: 97+ There are three “icon” wines in the portfolio. The opaque purple-colored 2006 Ares is a 100% Shiraz cuvee sourced from Barossa (77%) and McLaren Vale (23%) which received some “200% new oak” treatment. Following a...

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...