Rolf Binder Heysen Shiraz 2005
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BN#221046 |
| Varietal | Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Category | Red Wine |
| Region | Australia : South Australia : Barossa Valley |
| Producer | Rolf Binder |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
The Heysen is, with Rolf Binder Hanisch, one of the flagship wines of Rolf Binder Wines. The Heysen is an export production wine only. Comprising 98% dry grown Shiraz and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Heysen is named after the Heysen trail that runs through the vineyard. The grapes are sourced from the Veritas Estate Vineyard, predominantly the Heysen Vineyard, with a sandy soil profile, also the Stephanie and Western Ridge Vineyard of sandy loam.
Wine Advocate The 2005 Shiraz “Heysen” is a blend of three vineyards. It was aged in 40% new French oak, 20% new American oak, and the balance neutral French. The nose reveals wood smoke, toast, game, bacon, blueberry, and blackberry. This leads to an opulent, complex, and intensely flavored wine which merits 6-8 years in the cellar. This lengthy wine will drink well through 2025. Score: 96. —Jay Miller, October 2007.Wine Enthusiast Somehow winemaker Rolf Binder manages to combine cool, savory aspects with bold, ripe-fruit flavors. The 2005 Heysen marries cinnamon, clove and peppery spice with blackberries and plums, tying it all together with a robe of vanilla and chocolaty oak and finishing with a hint of espresso. This is a creamy, full-bodied wine whose fruit conceals considerable tannin; drink 2010–2020. Score: 93. —Joe Czerwinski, November 01, 2007.
Wine Spectator Smooth and refined, with a minty edge to the ripe blackberry and cherry flavors. Finishes with a layer of spice and toast that lingers beautifully. Has depth and distinction. Drink now through 2017. Score: 92. —Harvey Steiman, August 31, 2007.
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