Rolf Binder Hanisch Shiraz 2005

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BN#221048

Rolf Binder

The Hanisch Shiraz is the flagship wine of Rolf Binder Wines. Comprising 100% Shiraz grown in the Veritas Estate Vineyard, the “Hanisch” is named after the original owner of the vineyard , ‘Punch’ Hanisch. By the mid 1980’s this vineyard was recognised for expressive Shiraz of intense aromas, deep colour and flavour. The first Shiraz bottled separately was in 1988, called ‘Long Rows’. The Hanisch was first produced in 1991. Production is tiny at about 300 to 350 cases. The Hanisch philosophy is to make the best possible wine from that vineyard every year and to be the best wine in the Rolf Binder collection.

Wine Advocate

The sensational 2005 Shiraz “Hanisch” was aged in 80% new American oak, the balance in seasoned French. It has a fabulous perfume of cedar, tobacco, vanilla, spice box, truffle, pencil lead, plum, and blueberry. Voluptuous, intensely flavored, and already complex, it will unfold over the next decade and drink well through 2025 for those fortunate enough to track some down.

Score: 98. —Jay Miller, October 2007.

Wine Spectator

Supple, generous and impressively long. Offers beautifully delineated blueberry, plum and blackberry fruit, shaded with hints of clove and white pepper, finishing with a creamy texture. Best from 2008 through 2017.

Score: 94. —Harvey Steiman, August 31, 2007.