Kay Brothers Amery Block Six Shiraz 2004 750mL

Unmistakable old vine Block 6 Shiraz mouth filling lip smacking intensity. Vibrant ripe fruit multi-layered with intense blackberry, dark chocolate, plum, mulberry, spice and liquorice flavours. The mouth feel is silky and the fine tannin structure adds the perfect balance to the long lingering finish. The robust, toasty, vanillin characters come from 28 months maturation in 100% new American and Eastern European oak, with the time in wood allowing the process of oak and fruit integration to evolve displaying the rich layering of this beautifully balanced and structured full bodied red.

Wine Advocate  There are 1,400 cases of the flagship cuvee, the Block 6 Shiraz, which is aged 28 months in 60% new American oak and 40% new Hungarian oak. Typically, it possesses between 15-16% alcohol and is always a candidate for cellaring. The 2004 Shiraz Block 6 is the finest example of this cuvee since the 1998. It is an awesomely concentrated Shiraz with an inky/plum/garnet/purple color and a sweet nose of roasted meats, dried herbs, ground pepper, blackberries, and cassis. This intense, full-bodied effort boasts a profound depth and richness as well as layer upon layer of awesome concentration and length. ..... read more

Jancis Robinson  Tiny production from ancient, low yielding vines that gets 24 months in new American oak usually. This vintage had 28 months in 80% American and 20% Balkan oak. Very intense, chewy and claret-like – despite the alcohol level and predominant grape variety. The finish is still dry. Keep this one. ..... read more