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1998 vintage guide for Red Australia
A great vintage and the best for Hunter Valley wines since 1991; yields were low, following drought
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2000 vintage guide for Red Australia
A curate's egg: less than laudable, tiny vintage, but some stellar stuff[
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2001 vintage guide for Red Australia
A very good year for premium reds, particularly Barossa Shiraz, which shows rich concentration and ripeness
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2008 vintage guide for Red Australia
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2003 vintage guide for Red Australia
Powerful and stylish Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines
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2007 vintage guide for Red Australia
Inconsistent quality, with ripeness to the fore. Best reds have concentrated flavours, deep colours and supple tannins, with Shiraz and Grenache standing out. Cabernets may lack elegance.
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2002 vintage guide for Red Australia
Elegant wines with a good balance of natural acidity and fruit
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2006 vintage guide for Red Australia
Outstanding vintage, though quality falls short in Western Australia. Fully ripe wines with good tannic structure and well-developed flavours.
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2005 vintage guide for Red Australia
Fruit-forward wines with excellent structure
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2004 vintage guide for Red Australia
Classic Australian reds showing clear varietal character offer good value for money this year given the country’s current wine glut
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