Kurtz Family Tasting Notes
The 2004 Shiraz is a full-bodied wine showing distinctive savoury herbs, berry and pepper on the nose, with a full flavoured palate with ripe fruit, savoury spices and sweet oak. Minimal irrigation was used during the 2004-growing season. A number of blocks were dry grown resulting in excellent colour and berry size. The use of straw mulching under vine is aiding us to restrict the amount of supplementary irrigation. The wine consists of 5 different blocks that were picked and fermented at differing times. Ferments lasted 7 days and were pumped over 3 times per day. Minor Acid adjustment was undertaken at the crusher and then prior to pressing. To add further complexity 2 different wineries were utilized for ferment. Malo culture was added at pressing with free run and pressings combined in all cases. Parcels were kept separate until final blending stage and the final blend remained in barrel for a further 4 months prior to bottling, this allows for full integration of all parcels. A small amount of Malbec was added to enhance the spiciness of the wine.
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Wine Advocate
This competent 2004 Shiraz Boundary Row exhibits hints of mint as well as black currants in its peppery perfume. Full-bodied, ripe, and somewhat one-dimensional, it should be drunk over the next 2-3 years. —Robert Parker, 87 points
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